Wildfires rage across southern Europe, killing firefighters

In late July 2026, severe wildfires swept across southern Europe, particularly affecting France, Spain, and Greece. The blazes forced evacuations, including more than 600 people near the Spain-Portugal border, and destroyed over 11,000 hectares in that area within 24 hours. At least three firefighters died in Greece, and France battled a fire four times the size of Paris. While France and Spain saw some temporary relief, other fires continued to break out across Europe, posing security threats.