Massive wildfires ravaging southwestern France and central Spain have forced the evacuation of more than 200,000 people, including residents of Bordeaux suburbs Le Haillan, Eysines, and Merignac. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated the fires had "reached a level that has never been seen before," prompting deployment of the French army. Strong winds threaten to worsen conditions across both nations.

In Spain, the government declared a national emergency as fires near Madrid and Ávila province displaced 25,000 people. Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso called it the "worst fire in the history of the region," citing high temperatures, wind, and merging blazes. Emergency chief Carlos Novillo said the fire was "beyond the capacity of firefighters to contain," while central representative Francisco Martín ordered 20,000 to shelter at home and warned of further evacuations.

Both countries activated the EU emergency mechanism. EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib confirmed planes, helicopters, satellites, and a coordination expert have been deployed. The simultaneous outbreaks in tourist-heavy areas have complicated response efforts. Dozens of firefighters have been injured, though no deaths have been reported.