Europe's Firestorm: A Scorching Reality Check The smoldering landscape of southwestern France and Spain serves as a stark reminder that even in summer's warmth, the earth can turn hostile.
The latest evacuations ordered in the region are just one chapter in an unfolding saga of wildfires that have ravaged thousands of hectares across Western Europe.
At least 330,000 people have been forced to flee their homes and vacation accommodations, with 93 firefighters injured in the line of duty.