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Huge wildfires rage in France and Spain as firefighters race against time before next 40C heatwave

More than 360,000 people have been evacuated, with major fires burning near Bordeaux and Madrid, torching tens of thousands of hectares

The Independent UK

Spain races to contain blazes before new heatwave

NAVALUENGA (SPAIN) - Spain has two crucial days in front of it to bring wildfires under control before weather conditions worsen, authorities said Monday, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on citizens to "exercise extreme caution" ahead of a new heatwave.

Bangkok Post

Europe wildfires: Photos show huge areas of Spain and France destroyed as rare fire cloud looms

The fires have displaced more than 300,000 people and burned hundreds of thousands of acres of lands

The Independent UK

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Distant wildfire reaches doorstep of Madrid home in just eight minutes in chilling CCTV

Chilling CCTV footage shows a wildfire approaching and almost engulfing a home in just eight minutes.

The Independent UK

The hottest new hotels in Madrid you need to know about in 2026

Whether you’re looking to shop until you drop or are headed to the F1 in September, here’s where you should be resting your head in Madrid this year.

Euronews

France, Spain race to contain 'monster' fires ahead of new heatwave

BORDEAUX - Shelters in France and Spain on Monday overflowed with exhausted locals and holidaymakers forced to flee blazes so massive some were forming their own mini weather systems, as authorities warned a new heatwave was set to descend on parts of the region.

Bangkok Post

Fires in Europe: latest developments

PARIS — Here are the main developments related to the wildfires raging in Spain and France on Monday:

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Hundreds of thousands evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires rage on

In Spain, some elderly evacuees who fled a town in the Madrid area are reportedly being allowed to return home on Monday as fire crews work to stabilise a blaze that has ravaged areas around the capital.

Euronews

Real Madrid Face Competition From Barcelona for World Cup Hero—Report

There is a four-way battle for the future of one Spain star.

Sports Illustrated

‘Like the apocalypse’: Narrow escapes of those left homeless by Spain’s wildfires

Two major fires near Madrid merged into a single, rapidly spreading blaze

The Independent UK

Europe wildfires: ‘Difficult hours lie ahead’ in battle to contain fires, says Pedro Sánchez as more than 300,000 flee homes in France and Spain – as it happened

Fires displace people on massive scale and trigger one of the largest peacetime civilian evacuation operations ever carried out in France

The Guardian - AU

Pedro Sánchez says Spain is suffering effects of climate crisis as firefighters battle wildfires in France

Blazes near Madrid coming under control but efforts to contain huge fire near Bordeaux hampered by windy conditions while another heatwave forecast

The Guardian - UK

Wildfires overwhelm exhausted firefighters in France and Spain

BORDEAUX, France - Fire crews in France and Spain battling unchecked wildfires that have forced more than 300,000 people to flee were overwhelmed by the task on Sunday as the unpredictable blazes continued to spread.

Bangkok Post

Arsenal: Jose Mourinho told Real Madrid 'will be better off without Vinicius Junior' as Gunners ponder bid

Mikel Arteta considers the Brazilian a dream target

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Euronews

Pedro Sánchez: "The scale of the disaster we are living through is very hard to accept"

The joint appearance by the unified command tackling the fires in Madrid, Ávila and Toledo and the prime minister underlined close cooperation. They urge the public to focus on prevention and act with caution.

France 24

Firefighters in France and Spain struggle to contain 'monster' wildfires

Firefighters battled throughout the night and into Monday morning to tackle "monster" wildfires in France and Spain as authorities warned of a fresh heatwave set to hit already drought-stricken areas in coming days. French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a crisis cabinet meeting to discuss the emergency on Monday morning.

France 24

🔴 Wildfires have scorched 115,000 hectares across France this year, interior minister says

This liveblog is no longer being updated. Click here to read more of FRANCE 24's coverage on the wildfires in Europe.

The Guardian - UK

‘It felt like the end of the world’: Spanish wildfire evacuees tell of their narrow escapes

The people of Robledo near Madrid witnessed unearthly scenes of devastation as their town was consumed by fire

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The Independent UK

More than 280,000 people forced to flee as devastating wildfires rip through Spain and France

Spain has declared a national emergency and France has drafted in the army as firefighters struggle to contain the infernos

Bangkok Post

Spain fights to 'save lives' as wildfires rage near Madrid

MADRID - Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Saturday firefighters were working to "save lives" in the wildfires raging west of Madrid, warning of a "complex" struggle with high winds expected.

The Guardian - UK

More than 250,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain

Hundreds of firefighters battle blazes as strong winds drive fires towards Bordeaux and smoke prompts health warnings in Madrid

Evening Standard

Vinicius Junior: Arsenal explore shock move to sign Real Madrid star as winger shortlist revealed

Mikel Arteta aiming high as Gunners look to add front-line reinforcements

The Independent UK

Mapped: Devastating wildfires hit Greece after EU warns ‘whole continent’ at risk

Greece’s PM has warned there are ‘difficult days ahead’ after three firefighters were killed

Evening Standard

Why Real Madrid's Rodri swoop is good news for Manchester United as huge transfer boost expected

Red Devils could be handed a big market opportunity

Sports Illustrated

‘Change of Heart’—How Real Madrid Went From Rodri Skeptics to Transfer Suitors

Real Madrid reportedly harbored several concerns about Manchester City’s star midfielder before a swift change of stance.

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