Large wildfire in central Spain consumes 32,000 hectares

Multiple Southern European countries, including Spain, France, and Italy, are experiencing widespread and intensifying wildfires, exacerbated by extreme heatwaves exceeding 44°C. Mass evacuations are ongoing, critical infrastructure is threatened, and fatalities have been reported among civilians and firefighters. The scale of the fires and the strain on emergency services indicate a significant regional crisis, with containment efforts challenged by persistent high temperatures and dry conditions.