How wildfires in France and Spain might affect your travel plans

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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. This video can not be played Figure caption, Travelling to France or Spain? What you need to know as wildfires continue By Mitchell Labiak Business reporter Published 27 July 2026, 13:09 BST Updated 6 hours ago Wildfires in Spain and France have caused mass evacuation and disruption, with more than 300,000 people forced to leave their homes and many sleeping in sports halls and other temporary shelters. An official from one of the French departments affected by the fires has pleaded with visitors to stay away. On Sunday, Sophie Brocas, prefect of the French department of Gironde, said, "I urge tourists not to come," while advising those already there to consider an alternative destination. For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans. Should I travel to France or Spain right now? The UK government has not specifically warned aga...

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