"Devastating Wildfires Sweep Through Europe: Thousands Flee as Blazes Rage Out of Control. In a dramatic escalation of the crisis, French authorities have ordered mass evacuations in the popular tourist destination of Saint-Tropez, as raging wildfires threaten to engulf the picturesque town. Meanwhile, in neighboring Spain, the government has declared a national emergency, deploying military personnel and emergency services to combat the inferno that has already ravaged large swaths of the country. With temperatures soaring and winds howling, fears are growing for the safety of thousands of people trapped in the path of the deadly blazes, which have already claimed several lives and left many more displaced."
French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot, as Spain's government declares national emergency.
