More than 220,000 people have been evacuated across France and Spain due to widespread wildfires. The blazes are occurring during a significant heat wave affecting the Mediterranean region, with firefighters battling some of Spain's largest-ever wildfires.
Tens of thousands have fled fires in France. In Spain, some blazes have merged outside Madrid, and reports indicate that some individuals have escaped the affected areas by boat. Authorities are managing the extensive evacuations.
Emergency services continue to combat the raging fires across both nations. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
