Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Spain, France Wildfires Stabilise; EU Warns Greece, Italy at Risk
Wildfires in Spain and France are getting under control, so many people can go back home.
But the European Union says the danger is moving east, especially to Greece and Italy, where hot weather could start new fires.
Spanish and French officials say the big fires are now stable, but some places still need to be careful.
The EU has sent planes, helicopters, and ground teams to help fight fires across Europe.
Belgium and France are also sending firefighters, equipment, and masks to protect people from smoke.
Wildfires in Spain and France are stabilising, allowing many evacuees to return.
EU warns that wildfire risk is shifting east, with Greece and Italy facing higher danger.
Spanish Interior Minister says major Madrid fire technically stabilised; French officials report Gironde fire stabilised but Le Porge remains fragile.
EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre has positioned firefighting aircraft, helicopters, and ground teams across Europe.
Belgian Prime Minister and French Health Minister are providing personnel, equipment, and protective masks to support firefighting efforts.
- Who
- Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska and EU officials
- What
- Wildfires in Spain and France stabilising; EU warns of rising risk in Greece and Italy
- When
- Recent days; risk in Greece and Italy at the beginning of August
- Where
- Spain (western Madrid, Ávila province), France (Gironde region, Le Porge), EU
- Why
- High temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds increasing wildfire risk
- Wildfire Status
- Stabilised in Spain and France
- Evacuated Residents
- 24,000 returned
- EU Risk Areas
- Greece, Italy, Central Europe
- Firefighting Resources
- Aircraft, helicopters, ground teams positioned
- Protective Masks Distributed
- 5 million in France