More than 200,000 people have been evacuated across France and Spain as severe wildfires continue to spread through southern Europe.
The scale of the emergency has intensified rapidly, with authorities in both nations struggling to contain the blazes amid extreme weather conditions.
In France, the situation has reached unprecedented levels.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed that nearly 980 square kilometers have burned, marking a new record for the country.
The sheer size of the affected area underscores the severity of the crisis and the strain on emergency services.
Spain is also grappling with significant outbreaks.