Europe Wildfires Force Over 65,000 Evacuations in Spain and France
Summary
Over 65,000 people have been evacuated due to wildfires in Spain and France, with significant destruction in the Gironde region and ongoing efforts to control fires in Castile and León.
Key Points
- Over 65,000 people have been evacuated from wildfire-affected areas in Spain and France.
- Approximately 25,000 people have been relocated to safety in Spain, with over 20,000 under lockdown.
- In France's Gironde region, over 44,000 people have been displaced in the last two days due to wildfires.
- The wildfire in Gironde has destroyed over 12,500 hectares of forest, 53 houses, and a campsite, prompting further evacuations.
