Heatwaves fuel mass evacuations as wildfires hit France and Spain
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More than 300,000 people have been displaced by wildfires raging in southwest France near Bordeaux and in Spain's Madrid region, with heatwaves driving dangerous fire conditions this week and no rain in sight. Towns and villages have been evacuated, at least one death reported in Spain, and firefighters—assisted by international aircraft—are racing to contain the blazes as a Tour de France stage is shortened and authorities warn against misinformation while temperatures rise.
- Live updates: Battle against France and Spain wildfires is in a critical window as hotter weather looms CNN
- ‘Apocalyptic’ wildfires drive 250,000 from their homes in France and Spain NBC News
- Flames Advance on Bordeaux, Where Evacuees Balance Dread and Hope The New York Times
- What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe? The Guardian
- Fire-hit communities aid firefighters as France wildfires rage on Yahoo
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