Wildfires raged in southwestern France and Spain on Saturday, forcing thousands of people from their homes as blistering summer temperatures put authorities on alert in parts of Europe. Wildfires have torn through France in recent weeks, as well as in other European countries including Portugal and Spain. Nearly 10,000 hectares of land were on fire in the Gironde region on Saturday, up from 7,300 hectares on Friday. A wildfire near Casas de Miravete, Spain, is seen burning on Saturday. A helicopter is seen dropping water Saturday on a wildfire near the village of Bustelo in northern Portugal.

Source: CBC News July 16, 2022 20:56 UTC