Spain and France battle worst wildfires in decades as tourists evacuated
Severe wildfires have swept Spain and France, with evacuees returning home in Spain while thousands flee French holiday areas ahead of an expected heatwave.
Spain and France are dealing with the worst wildfires in decades. Spanish residents evacuated from intense fires have begun returning to their homes. However, thousands more people have been ordered to leave French holiday sites, with authorities concerned that an approaching heatwave could intensify fires across the southwest of France.
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Tourists told to leave French holiday sites as Spain recovers from fires
Spain and France have been ravaged by the worst fires in decades.
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Tourists told to leave French holiday sites as Spain recovers from fires
Spanish residents who were evacuated from some of the worst wildfires in living memory have begun returning to their homes – but thousands more were ordered to leave in France over fears that a looming heatwave would fan fires that…