🔻French local authorities report forced evacuation of “thousands of people” in the southwest of the country due to the severity of wildfires.

French officials say they have removed seven thousand residents and travelers in the Gironde region in an “precautionary measure.”

The spread of wildfires in the southwest of France has raised concerns among officials about the safety of local people and travelers who are staying in these travel camps.

Amid one of the worst summer heatwaves in Western Europe, widespread fires—besides France—have also been severe in parts of southern Italy and Spain.

In the west of Madrid, the capital of Spain, evacuation warnings have been issued to many residents.

Pedro Sánchez, the prime minister of Spain, has asked all political parties to unite in order to tackle the climate crisis.

Open the album and see photos of wildfires in France and Spain.

📷 Reuters