Report: Over 250,000 evacuated in France, Spain wildfires

More than 250,000 people have been evacuated from their homes due to wildfires in France and Spain, according to reports.

Wildfires continue to rage across parts of France and Spain, forcing mass evacuations. Reports now indicate that over 250,000 people have been evacuated from their homes, as firefighters struggle to contain the blazes amid hot and dry conditions. The fires have destroyed thousands of hectares of land and disrupted transportation. The full extent of the damage is not yet known.

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1. 35 seconds ago · 17:37 · 25 JulLatest

   Evacuation toll rises to over 250,000 people.

2. 00:03 · 25 Jul

   200,000 evacuated in France and Spain wildfires, reports say

• Developing16:38 · 12 JulMassive wildfires in southern Spain kill at least 12, 1,400 evacuated
• Developing02:14 · 14 JulFrance arrests 59 on suspicion of involvement in wildfire wave
• Developing13:12 · 17 JulNortheast Spain wildfire burns over 12,000 hectares, regional authorities say
• Developing5 days ago · 14:28 · 20 JulWildfire north of Madrid burns 260 km², 1,200 evacuated

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