Wildfires devastate parts of Western Europe amidst severe heatwaves and drought.

NASA Earth Observatory reports extensive wildfires in Spain and France, charring vast areas due to ongoing heatwaves and prolonged drought. Satellite images from Landsat 9 on July 29, 2026, show significant burn scars, with France experiencing some of its largest fires in decades, exceeding 90,000 hectares burned. These events highlight the severe environmental and societal impact of extreme weather conditions in the region.