On Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, Spain lifted evacuation orders for Avila province, a day after doing the same for parts of the Madrid area, as wildfire conditions improved. Meanwhile, to the north in France, temperatures rose again, prompting major heat warnings across much of the country, including the Gironde region.

These developments highlight contrasting weather challenges in Europe, with Spain beginning recovery efforts from wildfires while France braces for escalating heat.

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