Over 200,000 Flee Wildfires Across France and Spain

Over 200,000 people have fled wildfires across France and Spain as of July 25, 2026, with high winds grounding aerial assets on both sides of the Pyrenees. France reported 32 active fires and 50,000 hectares burned year-to-date. El Escorial, northwest of Madrid, is among affected populated areas. Seasonal outlooks from both countries signal elevated fire risk through September.