Live Updates: Hundreds of Thousands Flee as Fires Rage in Spain and France

NYT World Saturday 25 July 2026, 13:22 UTC By The New York Times 1 min read

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Firefighters were racing to contain blazes that were moving closer to Madrid and Bordeaux.

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Live Updates: Hundreds of Thousands Flee as Fires Rage in Spain and France

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