At Least 1 Dead, More Than 257,000 Evacuated as Wildfires Rage in Spain and France

Wildfires sweeping through Spain and France have killed at least one person and prompted massive evacuations, with more than 257,000 people leaving threatened areas. In France, authorities reported evacuations totaling over 200,000 people across the southwest as flames advanced toward populated regions. In Spain, multiple blazes near Madrid and surrounding provinces led to large-scale departures as firefighters struggled against fast-moving fire behavior. Emergency services warned that hot, dry conditions and shifting winds could worsen the situation, keeping residents on alert overnight