A commune in Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Since late July, wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to flee, closed transport links and drawn in military and EU firefighting support. Authorities have ordered wide evacuations around Bordeaux and west of Madrid as crews battle fast-moving blazes driven by strong winds and drought conditions.
Wildfires in south-west France and central Spain have forced hundreds of thousands to flee homes and holiday spots. France has mobilised the army and requested EU support as authorities declare a national emergency in Spain. Evacuations hit Cap Ferret, Bordeaux, and Madrid areas; fires remain volatile with continued heat and wind.
The Tour de France final stage has been shortened from 133km to 89km and will start on the Champs-Elysées, with two laps followed by Montmartre circuits. Emergency services are redeploying to fight wildfires in southwest France and Spain, and security forces are being diverted to protect affected areas. Pogacar is poised to win a record fifth title.