Wildfires Threaten Bordeaux, Spain Declares Emergency

“"What we’re experiencing isn’t a succession of isolated events. It’s the most painful expression of a climate emergency that is making sixth‑generation wildfires more ferocious, heatwaves more frequent, and our territory more vulnerable."”

“We have a window of opportunity this weekend to fight the wildfire and, therefore, to protect lives, protect population centres and, ultimately, to bring this very serious wildfire under control as far as possible.”

“Madrid fires are the "worst fire in the history of the region", facing a "perfect storm" of heat, wind and merging fronts.”

“The wildfires have caused incalculable damage to our natural heritage”

“"We came to lend a hand because if it were our region, we’d want others to do the same. And given the scale of the disaster, we think our efforts are very welcome too,"”

“"This is a fire of a size never seen before,"”

“"In light of the devastating wildfires that have affected various areas of France and Spain in recent days, I wish to express my solidarity and closeness, and I invite everyone to pray for those affected and for the rescue workers engaged in relief efforts."”

“"Over the course of last night, the fire was observed to have made rapid progress,"”