Wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain are spreading amid prolonged heat and drought, prompting large-scale evacuations. Multiple outlets report that since late in the week, fires burn out of control near France’s Atlantic coast, including the touristic Cap Ferret peninsula roughly 60 kilometers from Bordeaux. Authorities evacuate tens of thousands of people there, with some residents escaping by boat as flames move through coastal areas. In Spain, evacuations also take place as blazes advance, with reports describing tens of thousands leaving homes and infrastructure in affected regions.

Across the two countries, totals reported by different outlets range from about 250,000 to more than 300,000 displaced people. One report puts the France evacuation at an estimated 87,000 from nearby areas, while another indicates the number of evacuees in France reaches tens of thousands before some are later allowed to return. Firefighters are deployed on both sides, and at least dozens are reported injured. CBS and other outlets also note that the wildfire situation extends beyond France and Spain, with reports of incidents affecting additional European countries.