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France, Spain Battle 'Monster' Wildfires with More Heat on the Way

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Massive wildfires are sweeping through forests in France and Spain, forcing the evacuation of approximately 300,000 people. Authorities warn of a fresh heat wave set to engulf the French wine-growing region around Bordeaux.

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France, Spain Battle 'Monster' Wildfires with More Heat on the Way

Firefighters in France and Spain are battling massive wildfires that have torn through forests, forcing the evacuation of approximately 300,000 people. Authorities warn of a fresh heat wave set to engulf the French wine-growing region around Bordeaux. In France, firefighters are working to contain the fire's advance toward Bordeaux, while Spain faces its largest wildfire with destruction exceeding 5 billion euros. The devastating wildfires have compelled authorities to warn of a fresh heat wave set to engulf the region.

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