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France and Spain brace for fresh heatwave as warnings issued over risk of new wildfires – Europe live

The Guardian UK Wednesday 29 July 2026, 08:39 UTC By Jakub Krupa 1 min read
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Authorities fear progress in containing the fires in the Gironde and Madrid regions may be set back by temperatures expected to hit the low 40sThe French prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has delayed going on holiday and stays in Paris to manage the wildfire crisis, BFMTV reported. Despite clear progress made in tackling the blazes, there are continuing concerns over the potential impact of the latest heatwave, starting today.

Authorities fear progress in containing the fires in the Gironde and Madrid regions may be set back by temperatures expected to hit the low 40s

The French prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has delayed going on holiday and stays in Paris to manage the wildfire crisis, BFMTV reported.

Despite clear progress made in tackling the blazes, there are continuing concerns over the potential impact of the latest heatwave, starting today.

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