As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe
Europe has been dealing with major wildfires, particularly in France and Spain. Firefighters have made progress containing the largest fires, allowing tens of thousands of evacuated residents to return home. Blazes continue to flare up across the region.
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National story. 31 articles from 16 sources. Updated Jul 31, 2026.
Part of The 2026 European wildfires, from Spain and France to Greece
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4 sourcesThousands in France allowed to return home as Europe tackles wildfires and heatwave
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9 sourcesFrance's southwest faces 'optimistic day' as half of evacuees return home
🔴 Fires in Europe live: France gives green light for 84,000 evacuees to return home
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3 sourcesFrance and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes
France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people forced to flee homes
Over 250,000 people forced to flee their homes in France and Spain from deadly wildfires
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3 developments- Jul 25More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn
- Jul 30As France tames wildfire and lets 84,000 evacuees go home, blazes flare across Europe
- Jul 31France's southwest faces 'optimistic day' as half of evacuees return home
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