More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain The scorching heat that has gripped Europe in recent days has unleashed a perfect storm of wildfires, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee their homes and raising alarm bells about the region's ability to cope with the ever growing threat of climate change.
The scenes from France and Spain are all too familiar: towering flames, choking smoke, and evacuation orders that have left families scrambling for safety.
At least 250,000 people have been displaced in just two countries, a staggering number that underscores the severity of the crisis.