What to know about the historic wildfires in France and Spain

Historic wildfires across France and Spain have forced hundreds of thousands of residents to flee their homes. In France, thousands of firefighters are currently battling intense blazes that are approaching the city of Bordeaux. Consequently, tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from the surrounding Gironde department. These events represent a significant crisis as emergency services work to contain the flames and protect the population from the rapidly spreading fires in both nations.