Europe's Unchecked Inferno: A Pattern of Neglect The scorching heatwaves that have engulfed France and Spain are a stark reminder of Europe's failure to address the growing menace of wildfires.
Over 200,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in search of safety, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair.
Dozens of square miles have already been consumed by the blazes, which are raging across southern France and northeastern Spain.