Extensive wildfires in Southern Europe displace over 300,000 people, prompting EU emergency assistance

Southern Europe is grappling with widespread and intense wildfires, particularly affecting France, Spain, and Greece, leading to the displacement of more than 300,000 people. The European Union has deployed significant assistance, including planes, helicopters, personnel, and vehicles to aid firefighting efforts. The EU's Copernicus satellite service is also providing rapid emergency maps to support the response to these large-scale humanitarian and environmental crises.