Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

Satellite images reveal the devastating impact of France's worst wildfire season on record, with large fires threatening Bordeaux and causing mass evacuations, while similar blazes also rage in Spain, with maps illustrating the extent and response efforts.

27 Jul, 17:05 — 27 Jul, 20:46

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These wildfires are significant due to their unprecedented scale and intensity, exacerbated by record heat waves. They pose a severe threat to human lives, property, and the environment, highlighting the growing impact of climate change in Europe.

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Wildfires are currently ravaging parts of Europe, especially France and Spain
Massive evacuations are underway due to the fires
France is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record

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Wildfires began ravaging southwestern France in mid-July

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Wildfires are threatening Bordeaux, France, leading to mass evacuations

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France is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record

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Satellite images showing before-and-after views of wildfires in Ponteves, France

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President Macron describing the situation as the most difficult since World War II

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Business InsiderMostly Factual8h ago

Before-and-after satellite images show the staggering toll of France's worst wildfire season on record

Before-and-after satellite photos show wildfires in Ponteves, France. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS Wildfires began ravaging southwestern France in mid-July following record heat waves. Satellite images show heavy smoke, and aerial photos show damage to cities and forests. France deployed 250,000 firefighters and aircraft, including water bombers and A400Ms. Weeks of record-breaking heat and fast-moving wildfires have scorched large swaths of France. French Interior Minister Laur...

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YahooMostly Factual12h ago