July 25, 2026 — Europe wildfires force over 250,000 evacuations in France and Spain | CNN

Get the latest updates on the wildfires in Europe here. Track stories like this and get your forecast in the CNN Weather app. • Wildfires rage: More than 250,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires tear through southwest Europe. At least one person has died in Valencia, Spain. • Marathon firefight: France’s prime minister warned the coming hours “may be difficult” as conditions shift on the ground. In Spain, firefighters are battling to prevent two fires near Madrid from merging. • Widespread impacts: Elderly evacuees and families with children are among those waiting in shelters for word on when they might return home. The fires have spread thick smoke and disrupted daily life, including at the Tour de France. • Across Europe: Fires are also burning in Italy, the UK and other parts of the continent. CNN is mapping the fire activity. • Climate crisis: The fires are fueled by climate change-driven heat waves, which set the stage for fiercer fire seasons. Hundreds of firefighters in Spain are battling to prevent two wildfires west of the capital Madrid from merging, local media reports. Fires continue to rage overnight in Ávila and the Madrid