More than 300,000 people have been forced to evacuate due to wildfires.

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What we can confirm

Major news outlets report that wildfires in France and Spain forced more than 300,000 people to evacuate, with figures from officials and regional authorities exceeding that threshold when combined. The claim is directly affirmed by multiple reputable sources.

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Checked July 29, 2026 · we'll re-check as this develops