Eastern Mani town, ancient Sparta’s seaport, now the seat of East Mani
Wildfires have ravaged large areas west of Madrid and across the Gironde and Landes regions, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. Authorities report stabilisation in some areas, while heatwaves and drought deepen risk. Residents return home or relocate as the crisis continues to evolve in Spain, France and nearby countries.
Wildfires across Spain and France have intensified as a new heatwave threatens the affected regions. Authorities report evacuations continue, while officials warn that extreme temperatures will persist and complicate firefighting efforts.
Insurers warn Europe’s disaster costs are outpacing coverage as wildfires devastate parts of France, Spain, Greece and Portugal. Heatwaves push temperatures past dangerous levels and drive up resilience costs, while authorities urge action to close the protection gap.