Forest fires continue: More than 330,000 people evacuated in France and Spain
The number of people evacuated in France and Spain due to forest fires, which are intensifying in both countries, has exceeded 330,000. Authorities have warned that the risk of fire could increase further with a new heatwave.
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Efforts to bring the ongoing forest fires in France and Spain under control are continuing. The number of people evacuated due to flames spreading over large areas in both countries has surpassed 330,000. Officials stated that rising temperatures later in the week could complicate firefighting efforts.
77,000 HECTARES REDUCED TO ASHES IN SPAIN
Spanish Minister for Ecological Transition Sara Aagesen announced that approximately 77,000 hectares of land have been damaged by fires in the Madrid, Avila, and Toledo regions.
FIRE APPROACHES BORDEAUX
In France, firefighting teams reported that the fire continuing in the Gironde region has advanced to within 15 kilometers of Bordeaux, a city with a population of approximately 850,000. Bordeaux Mayor Thomas Cazenave stated that there are currently no plans to evacuate the city.
Gironde Prefect Sophie Brocas also told reporters, "I am asking tourists not to come."
MACRON'S CRISIS MEETING ON THE AGENDA
It has been reported that French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to hold a crisis meeting with relevant ministers today to assess the forest fires.