Wildfires have forced over 250,000 people to evacuate their homes across parts of France and Spain, with record-breaking land burned in the region.In France, authorities reported that wildfires had scorched approximately 30,000 hectares near Bordeaux, prompting evacuations of thousands in the Gironde department.Similar incidents occurred in Landes, where 2,600 hectares were consumed.

Spanish regions also faced severe impacts, with over 140,000 hectares burned nationwide so far in 2026—more than three times the average for this time of year.Climate change is cited as a key factor, with extreme heat and drought fueling the worst wildfire season on record for Europe.Military support has been deployed to combat the blazes, and residents are advised to take precautions against smoke inhalation.

The crisis highlights growing concerns about climate-related disasters, with scientists warning that an impending El Niño could exacerbate conditions later this summer.