Bordeaux: Authorities in France and Spain have evacuated nearly 270,000 people as uncontrolled wildfires continue to spread through forests in both countries. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that 167,000 people have been evacuated due to fires near the city of Bordeaux and the Gironde department, as well as 30,000 others from the nearby department of Landes, both located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France.

According to Qatar News Agency, Nunez stated that wildfires have burned approximately 98,000 hectares across France since the beginning of 2026, marking an unprecedented situation. Several fires across the country remain out of control, he noted.

Meanwhile, Spain's Ministry of the Interior reported that the number of evacuees due to the wildfires had risen to 70,000, an increase of 25,000 from the previous figure. Local reports indicated that the wildfires in Spain are concentrated near Madrid.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez emphasized that the top priority in responding to the wildfires near Madrid is saving lives and protecting populated areas. He warned that bringing the fires under control will be a complex task.