Massive wildfires in France and Spain have forced more than 200,000 people to evacuate as emergency services battle unprecedented blazes near Bordeaux and Madrid.

Fast-moving wildfires driven by extreme heat and drought have forced over 200,000 people to evacuate or lock down across France and Spain.

France and Spain have declared emergency measures as uncontrollable wildfires force mass evacuations across tourist hotspots and residential areas. Authorities are now calling for international aid to combat the rapidly spreading blazes.

Spain has invoked national emergency powers to manage escalating wildfires as major evacuations also take place along France's Atlantic coast. These measures follow a series of summer heatwaves that have caused record-breaking fire damage across Europe.

France’s public-health agency confirmed a 36% rise in mortality during a late-June heat wave that surpassed the toll of the previous summer. Officials are now calling for stronger heat-risk strategies as extreme temperatures impact the nation.

President Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian exports, citing 'willful negligence' regarding wildfire smoke affecting US air quality. Canadian officials rejected the accusations, noting the shared nature of the climate crisis and highlighting Canada's history of disaster aid.

Western Europe has officially recorded its hottest June on record, triggering red extreme heat warnings and widespread disruption across the UK.

Emergency crews are battling significant wildfires in Greece, Portugal, and Spain. Teams are working to contain spreading flames amidst strong winds.