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29.7.2026 Wildfires in France and Spain and transit delays in Italy

Updated

29.7.2026

Kindly note below update from DHL:

 

Dear Valued Customer,

 

We would like to inform you that ongoing wildfire in France and Spain, combined with increased summer holiday traffic in Italy, is currently affecting transport operations across several regions.

 

France – Bordeaux Region

Significant wildfires in the areas around Cap Ferret, Bordeaux and Arcachon Bay have resulted in large-scale evacuations, road closures and transport restrictions. Deliveries and collections in affected areas are currently delayed, and some shipments cannot be delivered until access is restored.

 

Spain – Multiple Regions Affected

Wildfires continue to impact parts of Madrid, Ávila, Toledo and Castellón, causing evacuations, road closures and restricted access. Deliveries and pickups remain suspended in several locations, and additional postal codes may be impacted as authorities introduce further restrictions.

 

Italy – Holiday Traffic Delays

Transit times into Italy are currently extended due to heavy seasonal traffic, particularly on key Alpine routes. Customers should expect temporary delays on shipments destined for Italy.

 

Affected Postal Codes

 

 

Our teams are closely monitoring these developments and are working to minimize the impact on our services. Operations will return to normal as soon as conditions allow. The safety of our employees, partners and the communities affected remains our highest priority.

Thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation.

 

 

Update 30.7.2026

 

Due to the ongoing wildfires in (particularly) Southern Europe, we would like to inform you of the following:

 

France:

Ongoing wildfires in the Gironde region are causing significant access restrictions and disruptions to parcel operations.

 

Due to road closures and safety measures, collections and deliveries are currently suspended in the following postal code areas:

•            33127 – Saint-Jean-d'Illac and Martignas-sur-Jalle

•            33150 – Andernos-les-Bains

•            33260 – La Teste-de-Buch and Cazaux

•            33380 – Marcheprime, Mios and Biganos

•            33470 – Le Teich and Gujan-Mestras

•            33480 – Sainte-Hélène

•            33510 – Andernos-les-Bains

•            33610 – Cestas and Canéjan

•            33680 – Lacanau and Le Porge

•            33740 – Arès

•            33950 – Lège-Cap-Ferret

 

Deliveries and collections may also be delayed or temporarily unavailable in the following areas, depending on road accessibility:

•            33115 – Pyla-sur-Mer

•            33120 – Arcachon

•            33260 – La Teste-de-Buch and Cazaux

•            33470 – Le Teich and Gujan-Mestras

 

Access remains uncertain due to closures affecting the A63 motorway and the D1250 road.

We are closely monitoring the situation. Operations will resume as soon as it is safe and access restrictions have been lifted.

 

Spain:

Wildfires in several parts of Spain are causing road closures, access restrictions and disruptions to parcel operations. As a result, collections and deliveries may be delayed or temporarily suspended in the following areas:

Province of Castellón

•            12200 – Artesa and Onda

•            12221 – Tales

•            12222 – Aín and Alcúdia de Veo

•            12223 – Suera

•            12224 – Villamalur and Ayódar

•            12225 – Torralba del Pinar and Fuentes de Ayódar

•            12413 – Almedíjar

•            12490 – Azuébar

•            12499 – Chóvar

•            12526 – La Vilavella

•            12527 – Artana

•            12528 – Eslida

•            12549 – Betxí

•            12600 – La Vall d’Uixó

•            12609 – Alfondeguilla

 

Provinces of Ávila, Madrid and Toledo

•            05100 – Navaluenga

•            05113 – Burgohondo

•            05114 – Villanueva de Ávila

•            05250 – El Hoyo de Pinares

•            05260 – Cebreros

•            05269 – San Juan Reservoir area

•            05270 – El Tiemblo

•            05278 – El Burguillo

•            05279 – La Atalaya

•            05420 – Sotillo de la Adrada

•            05427 – Fresnedilla

•            05428 – Casillas

•            05429 – Navahondilla

•            05430 – La Adrada

•            05440 – Piedralaves

•            05450 – Casavieja

•            05460 – Gavilanes

•            28212 – Navalagamella

•            28214 – Fresnedilla de la Oliva

•            28294 – Robledo de Chavela

•            28295 – Valdemaqueda

•            28630 – Villa del Prado

•            28640 – Cadalso de los Vidrios

•            28648 – Entrepinos

•            28649 – Rozas de Puerto Real

•            28650 – Cenicientos

•            28694 – Chapinería

•            28695 – Navas del Rey

•            28696 – Apartamentos Pronto

 

The following postal codes in the Talavera area are also affected:

45630, 45631, 45632, 45634, 45640, 45641, 45643, 45644, 45645 and 45918.

 

Preventive road closures, evacuations and restrictions imposed by the emergency services may continue to affect route planning and access to these areas.

We are closely monitoring the situation. Normal operations will resume as soon as the authorities confirm that access is safe.

 

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