On July 24, 2026, large forest fires were reported in southwestern France and central Spain, leading to the evacuation of approximately 87,000 individuals from their residences. In some instances, residents escaped the flames by boat, particularly in the Cap Ferret peninsula area along France's Atlantic coast.
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Authorities Evacuate 87,000 Due to Wildfires in France and Spain
On July 24, 2026, wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain resulted in the evacuation of around 87,000 people. Some residents fled by boat as fires spread through the Cap Ferret peninsula in France.
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Tens of thousands of people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat
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Authorities Evacuate 87,000 Due to Wildfires in France and Spain