Large wildfires are burning in France and Spain right now. Many European countries are helping these two nations. They are sending planes and workers to stop the fires. This shows that European neighbors want to help each other during a crisis. Many people must leave their homes to stay safe.
The fires are very big and dangerous. More than 250,000 people have left their homes. In France, about 197,000 people had to move away. This includes many people near the city of Bordeaux. In central Spain, about 70,000 people moved to safe places. The fires are moving very fast because of the wind.
Many countries are sending help. These countries include Croatia, Greece, Italy, and Portugal. They are also sending planes from the Netherlands, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. These planes drop large amounts of water on the fire. In France, there are five planes and two helicopters helping. In Spain, four planes are arriving to help the local teams.
The situation is very difficult. In Spain, at least one person died because of the fires. The smoke is also a problem for health in cities like Madrid. In France, the fires near Bordeaux are still not under control. Strong winds make the work very hard for firefighters. The weather is hot and dry, so the fires grow quickly.
Ursula von der Leyen, the leader of the European Commission, promised more help. The goal is to protect people and stop the fires from reaching more cities. Many people are waiting in safe places for the danger to end.