Tell us: have you been affected by wildfires in Europe?

Wildfires are affecting communities in the UK and other parts of Europe, with people forced to evacuate their homes, travel disrupted and smoke affecting air quality in many areas. In France, around 10,000 people have been evacuated from camping sites and other holiday accommodation near Bordeaux in the south-west on Thursday, as a wildfire ravaged a seaside pine forest, AFP news agency reported. The blaze in Le Porge had ripped through 2,400 hectares (5,900 acres) since Wednesday, officials said We would like to hear from people who have been affected. Have you had to evacuate your home? How are you coping? Are you living with smoke, poor air quality or the threat of evacuation? We would like to hear about your experiences. Though we’d like to hear from you, your safety and security are most important. When recording or sharing your content with us, please put your welfare and the welfare of others first. Extreme weather events can be very unpredictable and carry very real risks. If you’re having trouble using the form click here. Read terms of service here and privacy policy here.