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Live: Macron to hold crisis meeting as French wildfires force more than 250,000 to evacuate
French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a crisis cabinet meeting Monday on the uncontrolled fires spreading across southern France that have so far forced more than 250,000 people from their homes. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will visit fire-hit areas in Valencia in the east of Spain, where firefighters are battling a new blaze that has forced thousands to flee their homes. Follow our
Published Monday, 27 July 2026 at 05:28

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a crisis cabinet meeting Monday on the uncontrolled fires spreading across southern France that have so far forced more than 250,000 people from their homes. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will visit fire-hit areas in Valencia in the east of Spain, where firefighters are battling a new blaze that has forced thousands to flee their homes. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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