Spain declares a national emergency as fast-moving wildfires force evacuations in the area around Madrid. Multiple reports say about 10,000 people are told to flee or shelter as fires spread during an intense European heatwave. In southern France, authorities evacuate residents as major blazes continue to grow. Estimates vary across outlets: France is reported to have evacuated roughly 40,000 people, with other reports citing higher figures as evacuations expand. One account also says France has evacuated about 220,000 people, while another reports that the total number of people fleeing across both countries exceeds 300,000.

Spain and France take emergency measures while responding fire-fighting efforts. France requests European Union support for at least one large fire near Bordeaux, and officials describe some blazes as among the largest of the season. Reports consistently link the wildfire crisis with unusually hot and dry conditions across southern Europe, alongside drought and record temperatures.