France and England battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips Europe
Summary
France and England are fighting multiple wildfires as a very hot heat wave affects much of Europe. The fires are spreading quickly because the land is very dry, and many people have had to leave their homes for safety.Key Facts
- France is experiencing its driest year on record, making fires easier to spread.
- A wildfire in the Landes region of southwest France forced over 500 people to evacuate.
- Several parts of France, including normally cooler northern areas, have active fires.
- A large fire near Bordeaux last month caused 250,000 people to leave their homes.
- England saw its hottest day of the year at 38.1°C (100.6°F) in west London.
- Over 1,000 wildfires have been reported in England and Wales this year.
- In the West Midlands, wildfires destroyed several houses and were among the worst incidents firefighters faced.
- Similar fires and evacuations happened in northern Greece as well.
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