Massive Wildfires Force Evacuations in France and Spain, Spain Declares National Emergency

Large-scale wildfires are sweeping across France and Spain, leading to the evacuation of over 200,000 people. Spain has declared a national emergency for the first time in its history as flames devastate a significant area near Madrid. Fires in southwestern France have also forced more than 100,000 residents to flee the Atlantic coast, highlighting a severe wildfire season across Europe with little relief in sight.