Firefighters are combating significant blazes, particularly in southwestern France and central and eastern Spain. The Gironde fire, one of France’s largest since World War II, has burned 42,000 hectares and destroyed at least 240 homes, prompting the evacuation of approximately 250,000 people in France alone. In Spain, around 75,000 residents have been displaced due to ongoing fires, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warning of challenging conditions ahead. The fires have been exacerbated by prolonged heatwaves and drought conditions since May, affecting multiple regions across Southern Europe.