More than 260K forced to flee amid European wildfires: What to know

What has been confirmed

Only one source so far — nothing has been independently corroborated yet.

What remains unknown

• Reported by one source, not yet independently confirmed: Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes due to raging wildfires across southwest Europe.
• Reported by one source, not yet independently confirmed: Over 250,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain, according to authorities from both countries.
• Reported by one source, not yet independently confirmed: No deaths have been tied to these fires, but strong winds and extreme heat have propelled the flames through thousands…