Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes

Raging wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain have forced approximately 87,000 people to flee their homes. In France, flames swept through the touristic Cap Ferret peninsula, leading some residents to escape by boat. Meanwhile, fires in the Madrid area approached populated zones, prompting urgent evacuations. Authorities continue to manage the out-of-control forest fires as tens of thousands of people are displaced from these popular holiday destinations and residential areas across both nations.