Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:12pm on 26 Jul 2026,Sunday International
Massive wildfires near Bordeaux in southwest France have forced more than 220,000 people to evacuate. Around 42,000 hectares of land have burned, making it one of France's biggest forest fires since World War II. More than 2,500 firefighters are battling the flames, helped by military teams and police. Strong winds and dry weather continue to spread the fire. Flights at Bordeaux Airport have been delayed or cancelled, and roads have been closed. Spain is also facing severe wildfires, with over 90,000 people evacuated. Officials warned that high temperatures and low humidity could make the situation worse. (PC: Getty Images)
