Wildfires Rage Across Southwest Europe | Belfast News

Massive wildfires rage across southwestern France and Spain, forcing tens of thousands to flee as temperatures soar and humidity plummets. In France, a fire near Lacanau has burned over 400 square kilometers, with nearly 4,000 more evacuations ordered as firefighters struggle to contain unpredictable flames that have turned into firestorms. Despite halting the blaze’s advance overnight, officials warn smoldering vegetation could reignite it. Over 220,000 people have been displaced, and 100+ kilometers of firebreaks are being built. Meanwhile, in the Landes region, residents are cautiously returning home after a separate fire was declared contained — but flare-ups remain a threat. In Spain, the country’s largest fire on record has scorched 500+ square kilometers amid its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C. Authorities are calling for a national pact to tackle climate-driven wildfires as the region braces for more extreme heat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b47bf6c7249a8f98