Wildfires in southern Europe are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change, leading to evacuations and disruptions to major events like the Tour de France.

Wildfires raged in southern Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate and prompting Tour de France officials to ban spectators from part of the race. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/07/06/climate-change/forest-fires-europe-temperatures/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #portugal #spain #france #greece #europe #wildfires #climatechange #heatwaves #tourdefrance

BBC: Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people "...Tour de France spectators have been urged to stay away from the conclusion of the third stage of the cycling race on Monday to allow access for emergency vehicles to the area...." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlwweye9glo #wildfires #sports #tourdesmoke #BikeTooter