Wildfires in France's Gironde region force tens of thousands to flee as temperatures soar to 40°C, with firefighters and volunteers battling to contain the infernos.
A massive, uncontained wildfire in southwest France's Gironde region, spanning an area four times the size of Paris, continues to threaten the region as temperatures are expected to soar to 40°C, despite a temporary halt in overnight spread.
Wildfires in France's Gironde region have led to 12,000 evacuations and destroyed 3,400 hectares. Fires also rage in Spain and Italy, with firefighter deaths reported in Sicily and near Bordeaux. Temperatures are rising, exacerbating the situation across southern Europe.
