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France continues to fight devastating wildfires, while progress is made in Spain - NPR
WorldBy Miguel Macias7/27/20261 min read
In southern France a wildfire in the region of Gironde is still active, while two major fires in central Spain are finally coming under control, ahead of the fourth heat wave of the summer.
✨ Key Highlights
- A wildfire in the Gironde region of southern France remains active, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to convene a crisis meeting on Monday to coordinate the response.
- The fires in southern France have forced the evacuation of more than 250,000 people, underscoring the scale of the emergency.
- In central Spain, two major fires are finally being brought under control, offering some relief to affected areas.
- The developments come as a fourth heat wave of the summer approaches, raising concerns about further fire risk across the region.
- Authorities in both countries continue to mobilize resources to contain the blazes and protect residents amid challenging summer conditions.
SEVILLE, Spain French President Emmanuel Macron called a crisis meeting Monday to coordinate efforts to fight the wildfires in southern France that have forced the evacuation of more than 250,000 peo