Why Europe's wildfires have spiralled into disaster
An unprecedented combination of extreme heat and prolonged drought has led to some of the worst wildfires in decades across Europe, displacing hundreds of thousands in France and Spain. Emergency crews are working to contain the fires, which have devastated vast areas, including regions in southwestern France where flames have consumed land nearly four times the size of Paris. As climate change intensifies heatwaves, experts warn that conditions are ripe for further wildfires, with significant impacts on communities and ecosystems.