Spain and France wildfires force more than 300,000 to flee as Macron calls crisis meeting
- COTIGNAC, FRANCE - JULY 21: Bystanders watch the smoke and flames from a wildfire on July 21, 2026 in Cotignac, France.
- Over 1,000 firefighters were called in to control the fast-moving wildfire that has burned more than 2,500 hectares in southern France.
- (Photo by FBM Media/Getty Images)Fbm Media | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesWildfires are ravaging southern France and spreading into Spain, forcing more than 300,000 people to flee ahead of further expected heatwaves during the week.
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- COTIGNAC, FRANCE - JULY 21: Bystanders watch the smoke and flames from a wildfire on July 21, 2026 in Cotignac, France.
- Over 1,000 firefighters were called in to control the fast-moving wildfire that has burned more than 2,500 hectares in southern France.
- (Photo by FBM Media/Getty Images)Fbm Media | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesWildfires are ravaging southern France and spreading into Spain, forcing more than 300,000 people to flee ahead of further expected heatwaves during the week.
Sources: Cnbc