Watch: Wildfires rage across France, Spain as thousands flee, national emergency declared
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 250,000 people to evacuate as authorities declare a national emergency. In southwestern France, more than 220,000 residents fled their homes due to intense heatwaves and uncontrolled blazes, with another 55,000 ordered to evacuate overnight. The fires have disrupted key highways and threatened popular tourist destinations, including Bordeaux and Cap Ferret.