Europe battles wildfires as heatwave forces 30,000 to evacuate across France, Spain

4 min readNew DelhiJul 24, 2026 11:23 PM IST Wildfires advance near Le Proge region, western France. (Source: AP)Nearly 30,000 people have been evacuated from parts of France and Spain as devastating wildfires, because of the heatwave sweeping southern Europe, continue to spread quickly, according to The Guardian. Researchers have warned that soaring temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds are creating dangerous conditions, leading to wildfires. Emergency services are now struggling to contain multiple blazes. The crisis comes as a severe marine heatwave grips the Mediterranean Sea. Climate researchers warned that “Dantesque” wildfire scenarios cannot be ruled out if extreme weather persists. A marine heatwave is declared when sea surface temperatures reach abnormally high levels.Fra