The European Union has activated its Civil Protection Mechanism and deployed additional assistance as the risk of major wildfires escalates across the continent.
Authorities warn that the crisis, already raging in Spain and France, could spread to a significant portion of Europe by the beginning of August.
Greece, Italy, and parts of Central Europe are identified as facing heightened danger.
The activation of the mechanism signals a coordinated response to what officials describe as an unprecedented threat level, moving beyond national borders to address the shared vulnerability of the region.
The warning comes as a severe heatwave continues to batter Western Europe.
Temperatures in parts of France have reached 44 degrees Celsius, causing significant disruptions to daily life, including suspended railway services.