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IFRC: new heatwave could worsen wildfires across Spain and France as Red Cross teams support thousands displaced | IFRC
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , as published by ReliefWeb
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway In Spain, the Red Cross has set up emergency shelters, hosting over 4,400 people, and is providing essential services such as food, water, and healthcare.
Red Cross teams in Spain and France are providing support to thousands of people displaced by wildfires. In Spain, the Red Cross has set up emergency shelters, hosting over 4,400 people, and is providing essential services such as food, water, and healthcare. The Spanish Red Cross has mobilized a significant response, with staff and volunteers working to assist those affected.
In France, the Red Cross has also mobilized to meet the scale of the emergency, with a notable presence in areas such as Gironde and Landes. Further details on the response efforts and the situation on the ground are available from the source, including information on the Red Cross teams' work in both countries.
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Category: disaster Published: July 28, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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