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UK travel expert Simon Calder advises evacuation plans for Europe wildfire hotspots
Travel journalist Simon Calder warned UK holidaymakers to prepare for rapid evacuation when travelling to wildfire‑prone areas of France, Spain and Italy. On his "Travel Expert" podcast he urged tourists to "plan your evacuation in advance" and to keep a grab‑bag ready containing money, a phone, water, medication and passports. He also recommended sturdy footwear instead of flip‑flops and advised that hire‑car drivers position their vehicle for a quick departure.
Calder’s advice follows discussions with the British Red Cross crisis response team, whose director Laura Scott highlighted the importance of self‑help during emergencies. Recent blazes in the three countries have triggered early‑morning emergency alerts – some British tourists reported phone alerts at around 03:00 urging them to leave immediately.
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British Red Cross · France · Italy · Simon Calder · Spain
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The advice recommends UK tourists plan their evacuation in advance. www.bristolpost.co.uk · www.dailyrecord.co.uk · www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Simon Calder issued new travel advice for UK holidaymakers regarding wildfires in Europe. www.bristolpost.co.uk · www.dailyrecord.co.uk · www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Travel advice warns against wearing flip‑flops or sandals during wildfire evacuations. www.bristolpost.co.uk · www.dailyrecord.co.uk · www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hire‑car drivers should position their vehicle for rapid departure during an evacuation. www.bristolpost.co.uk · www.dailyrecord.co.uk · www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The advice is based on discussions with the British Red Cross crisis response team, whose director Laura Scott emphasized self‑help. www.bristolpost.co.uk · www.dailyrecord.co.uk · www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Travelers should prepare a grab‑bag with money, phone, water, medication and passports. www.bristolpost.co.uk · www.dailyrecord.co.uk · www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Some British tourists received emergency alerts at around 03:00 instructing them to leave immediately. www.bristolpost.co.uk · www.dailyrecord.co.uk · www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Recent blazes have occurred in France, Spain and Italy, prompting tourist evacuations. www.bristolpost.co.uk · www.dailyrecord.co.uk · www.liverpoolecho.co.uk