Nearly 270,000 people displaced by fires in France and Spain - Vatican News
Emily Johnson ·
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Nearly 270,000 people have been displaced as wildfires tear through France and Spain. In France, 200,000 evacuated; in Spain, 70,000. Firefighters struggle against extreme heat and dry conditions, with June being the hottest on record for Western Europe. French Prime Minister Lecornu described the fires as unprecedented, generating their own winds, while Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez warned of complex hours ahead. Over 98,000 hectares have burned in France and 130,000 in Spain this year. The crisis highlights the accelerating impact of climate change.