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Spain and France wildfires force more than 300,000 to flee as Macron calls crisis meeting
Monday, July 27, 2026
Wildfires in the Bordeaux region of France have spread into Spain, prompting evacuations of more than 300,000 people. French President Emmanuel Macron called a crisis meeting to address the fires. The evacuation represents the largest displacement of people due to wildfires in France's recorded history.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/27/wildfires-spain-france-bordeaux-heatwave.html
