In Photos: Wildfires Tear Through Spain And France As Europe Battles Extreme Heat
Fast-moving wildfires fuelled by extreme heat and dry conditions are sweeping across parts of Spain and France, forcing evacuations and straining firefighting efforts.
Smoke and flames rise as a wildfire advances near San Martin de Valdeiglesias, Ávila province, Spain, Friday, July 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
People watch massive plumes of smoke caused by wildfires in Le Porge, western France, Thursday, July 23, 2026. | Photo: AP/Caroline Blumberg
Wildfires advance near Le Proge region, western France, Thursday, July 23, 2026. | Photo: AP/Caroline Blumberg
Residents spend the night at a sports center after being evacuated from their homes because of the threat of a wildfire in Cebreros, Ávila province, Spain, Friday, July 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
Smoke and flames rise as a wildfire advances near Burgohondo, Ávila province, Spain, Friday, July 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
A water bomber drops water while fighting wildfires In Ares, western France, Friday July 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Caroline Blumberg
Smoke and flames rise as a wildfire advances near La Adrada, Ávila province, Spain, Friday, July 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
A seaplane drops water onto the fire as a wildfire advances near La Adrada, Ávila province, Spain, Friday, July 24, 2026. | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez
A firefighter rests from battling wildfires, in the Lège-Cap-Ferret region, western France, Thursday, July 23, 2026. | Photo: AP/Caroline Blumberg
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