Wildfires Are Out Of Control In France And Spain. Hundreds Of Thousands Are Fleeing

Residents look at the sky illuminated by wildfires in Le Porge, south-western France early on July 23, 2026. (Credit: Getty Images)

Wildfires in the south of France have forced the evacuation of 300,000 people and have now spilled over into Spain.

CNBC reported that French President Emmanuel Macron would hold a crisis cabinet meeting on Monday to continue addressing the situation. Meanwhile, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez was visiting areas of the country already affected by the fires in Valencia.