Spain and France battle devastating wildfires as extreme heat fuels early fire season

Wildfires are raging across Spain and France as extreme heat, strong winds and difficult terrain hamper firefighting efforts. In Spain, one blaze has scorched an area almost the size of New York City and remains out of control. Hundreds of people have been forced to flee their homes, with some returning to devastating scenes of destruction. In France, more than 2,000 firefighters are battling fires as communities rally to help protect homes and neighbourhoods. Both countries are also facing shortages of specialised aircraft used to drop large quantities of water on the flames. Firefighters from across Europe have joined efforts on the ground and in the air. Scientists warn climate change is making wildfires more intense and creating conditions that make them harder to contain. With another heatwave forecast, officials fear the worst of Europe's wildfire season may still lie ahead. Al Jazeera’s Rebecca Collard reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #EuropeWildfires #Wildfires #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #EuropeHeatwave #WildfireCrisis #ExtremeWeather #FranceWildfires #Bordeaux #SpainWildfires #EuropeanWildfires #AlJazeeraEnglish