During late July 2026, thousands fled wildfires sweeping southern France and Spain as temperatures exceeded 44°C (111°F) and Mediterranean waters reached 5°C above normal. Spain declared a national emergency around Madrid; Macron announced international reinforcements including Croatian Canadair aircraft, Portuguese Air Tractor planes, and Black Hawk helicopters from allied nations.
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Thousands flee wildfires in France as temperatures reach extreme levels in southern Europe Some parts of Mediterranean Sea 5C hotter than normal, with air temperatures above 44C expected in Spain Some parts of Mediterranean Sea 5C hotter than normal, with air temperatures above 44C expected in Spain
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Crikey. 'Spain late Thursday declared a national emergency in the Madrid region and in the province of Avila, near the capital, in the wake of several wildfires burning out of control.' www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j... Spain declares national emergency around Madrid, as marine heatwave sees some parts of Mediterranean Sea 5C hotter than normal
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