How wildfires in France and Spain may affect your travel plans
Meanwhile, Aude and Var have its second highest alert level.As of Monday, the map says there are 13 fires burning across the country, including on Corsica.In Spain, authorities have declared a national emergency because of wildfires in parts of Madrid and Ávila. "But if you've booked everything separately, you'll need to deal with each provider independently. Your airline may refund your flight, but your accommodation provider may not if the property is unaffected."Should I just cancel my trip now?Check what your insurance policy says about flights, accommodation or trip bookings first.Rory Boland, editor of Which?
- ▪Meanwhile, Aude and Var have its second highest alert level.As of Monday, the map says there are 13 fires burning across the country, including on Corsica.In Spain, authorities have declared a national emergency because of wildfires in part
- ▪"But if you've booked everything separately, you'll need to deal with each provider independently.
- ▪Your airline may refund your flight, but your accommodation provider may not if the property is unaffected."Should I just cancel my trip now?Check what your insurance policy says about flights, accommodation or trip bookings first.Rory Bola
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- ▪ New Heat Wave Could Intensify Wildfires in France and Spain — NYT — World
- ▪ Photos: France, Spain battle ‘monster’ wildfires as more heat looms — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ France and Spain brace for more extreme heat as wildfires rage — Financial Times — Home
- ▪ Massive wildfires in France, Spain being fought ahead of forecast heat wave — CBS News — Top
- ▪ France, Spain race to contain 'monster' fires ahead of new heatwave — Dawn
- ▪ France, Spain race to contain 'monster' fires ahead of new heatwave — Channel NewsAsia
- ▪ France, Spain race to contain 'monster' fires ahead of new heatwave — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ France, Spain battle 'monster' wildfires with more heat on the way — Korea Times
- ▪ France, Spain battle 'monster' wildfires with more heat on the way — Phys.org
- ▪ France and Spain battle vast wildfires as fresh heatwave approaches — RFI English
- ▪ France, Spain battle ‘monster’ wildfires with more heat on the way — Straits Times — World
- ▪ Europe battles fast-moving wildfires sweeping across Spain and France, in photos - AP News — Google News
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How wildfires in France and Spain may affect your travel plansImage source, AFP via Getty ImagesByMitchell LabiakBusiness reporterPublished14 minutes agoWildfires 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…
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