The story so far
Europe Wildfires
Tracked across 5 sources · Updated 4h ago
Massive wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 300,000 evacuations, burning record areas. Governments declared emergencies, with France deploying military aid. Conditions improved by July 29, but air pollution and new fires in Greece raised concerns.
How it unfolded
23h ago
Toxic air pollution spikes; Greece fights fires near Athens
3d ago
Spain, France wildfires stabilize; Greece faces new fires
5d ago
Macron holds crisis meeting; record hectares burned
6d ago
300,000 evacuated; wildfire threatens Bordeaux
25 Jul 2026
Evacuations top 267,000; Macron promises rebuild
24 Jul 2026
Spain declares national emergency; 10,000 evacuated near Madrid
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Greece fights fires near Athens as France, Spain improve
Greece battled wildfires on Friday near Athens, in Boeotia, and on Crete, with over 70 fires breaking out across the country.
In Boeotia, hundreds were evacuated by coast guard boats and fishing vessels from coastal communities, including Porto Germeno.
French authorities lifted evacuation orders in 12 districts around Bordeaux, allowing 144,000 of more than 220,000 displaced people to return home.
Europe's temperature on Friday was 3.3°C above the 1961-1990 average, with the continent warming faster than any other.
Earlier · 25 Jul 2026
Full story →Over 200,000 forced to flee or in lockdown as massive wildfires cause chaos in France and Spain
Over 200,000 people forced to flee or lockdown due to massive wildfires in France and Spain.
Spain declared a national emergency as the blaze remained difficult to control.
France ordered total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula on the Atlantic coast.
Wildfire in south-west France burned through more than 19,000 hectares (47,000 acres) of forest.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →France, Spain wildfires force 267,000 to flee; Macron says, 'We will rebuild'
Wildfires in France and Spain forced 267,000 people to evacuate
French President Macron said 'We will rebuild' in response
Firefighters are battling massive blazes across both countries
Authorities are working to contain the destruction
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →Macron praises 'united people' as France battles raging wildfires
French President Emmanuel Macron praised national unity and resilience against raging wildfires.
Macron confirmed full civil and military deployment to combat the fires.
He thanked European nations for their aid, stating 'This is Europe.'
Over 167,000 people have been evacuated and nearly 100,000 hectares have burned.
Macron vowed to rebuild the affected areas.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →"Will Take Long Time To Control": Over 2 Lakh Evacuated Due To France Forest Fire
Over 2 lakh people evacuated due to a forest fire in France.
Tens of thousands more evacuated from wildfires in France and central Spain.
Officials say it will take a long time to control the fires.