"Europe Braces for Fourth Heat Wave as Wildfires Continue to Rage. As the European summer reaches its peak, a devastating heat wave is expected to sweep across the continent for the fourth time this season, threatening to exacerbate ongoing wildfires in southern France and central Spain. In the Gironde region of southwestern France, a fierce wildfire remains active, with firefighters struggling to contain the blaze as temperatures soar. Meanwhile, in central Spain, two major fires are finally beginning to be brought under control, but not before scorching thousands of acres of land. As authorities warn of increased fire risk, residents and tourists alike are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to stay safe in the face of the approaching heat wave."
In southern France a wildfire in the region of Gironde is still active, while two major fires in central Spain are finally coming under control, ahead of the fourth heat wave of the summer.