Record Wildfires Force 330,000 From Homes Across France and Spain

Wildfires in France and Spain have displaced 330,000 people as of July 30, 2026. France already surpassed its worst year for total area burned — before August, typically peak fire season. Spain declared a state of emergency on July 24 and set a new record for cumulative wildfire count. The numbers are unprecedented, yet the worst may still lie ahead.