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With wildfires raging in France and Spain, fire crews race against next heat wave
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France was facing a fire situation he characterized as the worst fire-related crisis since World War II. Large wildfires were active in France and Spain at the time of his statement.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/28/g-s1-135828/europe-wildfires