European Wildfires

29 July 2026

As of 29 July 2026, severe wildfires have been widely reported across parts of Europe during the peak fire season, with significant activity in south-west France, Spain and Italy. Fires in the Bordeaux/Gironde region of France and areas of Spain including Madrid, Ávila, Toledo and Castellón have led to evacuations, road and transport disruption, and impacts to local accommodation and tourism services. Fire danger also remains elevated across wider southern and western Europe.

If you are impacted and require Emergency Assistance, please contact our 24/7 assistance team on +61 2 9333 3963.

Travellers should monitor local media, local emergency services, their airline or travel provider, and the DFAT Smartraveller website for the latest advice.

If you have purchased a policy with us, please check your PDS that was sent to you for how this may affect your cover.

If you have not yet purchased a policy, this may affect the cover available if your trip has already been impacted by these fires.

Please carefully read the full terms and conditions of any travel insurance policy before purchasing.