Macron holds crisis meeting as French wildfires force 250,000 to evacuate

French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Monday after convening a crisis cabinet meeting to discuss the escalating wildfires that have displaced more than 250,000 residents across the southwest of France. Authorities have urged tourists to avoid the region as firefighting crews work to contain the blazes and protect homes and infrastructure.

Meanwhile, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is set to travel to Valencia, where a fresh wildfire has erupted in the eastern part of the country. Firefighters are engaged in a vigorous effort to control the new blaze, which threatens local communities and agricultural land.

The situation remains fluid, and readers are encouraged to follow the liveblog for the latest developments and official statements from both governments.