As heat and dry conditions fan wildfires in France, volunteers fan out to help
More than 220,000 people have evacuated in France and 75,000 in Spain as record heat and dry winds intensify the wildfire season.
- On Thursday, French authorities allowed 84,000 residents to return home as firefighters contained a massive wildfire in the Gironde region, marking the strongest sign yet that emergency crews are gaining control over blazes that burned 420 square kilometers.
- Exceptionally hot, arid summer conditions and strong winds have fueled unprecedented wildfires across Europe, stretching from the Atlantic coast to the eastern Mediterranean and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate homes and vacation spots.
- French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 3,300 firefighters and two dozen aircraft are battling the flames, while authorities forced more than 220,000 evacuations in France and over 75,000 in Spain, with 30,000 sheltering in place.
- Greek authorities reported three firefighters died on Crete, while actor George Clooney described evacuating his southeastern French home, writing that "we have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment."
- Experts warn heatwaves are shifting into significant macroeconomic variables, driving costs for healthcare and infrastructure, as the United States reported fires across more than 4.5 million acres since January and crews battle active blazes in Germany and Turkey.
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