Wildfires in Europe: UK Updates Travel Advice for France

Wildfires are spreading across Europe, affecting countries like Spain, France, Portugal, and Greece. Many people have had to leave their homes, and locals and visitors are being told to be ready for emergency alerts.

Over 10,000 people were evacuated from small towns in southern France near the Spanish border.

People planning to watch the Tour de France were asked to stay away to help emergency vehicles get to the affected areas.

The UK Foreign Office updated its travel advice for France on July 7, warning of a high risk of wildfires in the coming months and telling people what to do if they are in a high-risk area.

The new advice says there is a high risk of wildfires from April to October and tells people to visit the Safety and security page for more information. The page has advice on what to do during wildfires.

The Foreign Office already had advice on wildfires in France, but the update reminds people that this advice is available and where to find it.

The current advice on wildfires in France says they can start anywhere, especially along the Mediterranean coast and in Corsica.

The French weather service has a fire alert map to help travelers stay informed.

Fires are happening more often due to drought and high temperatures. The French authorities may evacuate areas and close roads for safety. It is illegal to cause a wildfire in France, even by accident, and you could get a fine or go to prison. The authorities take these situations seriously.

If you are staying in a high-risk area, you can find advice from the French government in English.

If you are caught in a wildfire or see one, call the emergency services on 18 for the fire department or 112 for general emergencies.

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