France and Spain brace for fresh heatwave as warnings issued over risk of new wildfires – Europe live

Authorities fear progress in containing the fires in the Gironde and Madrid regions may be set back by temperatures expected to hit the low 40s France and Spain are braced for the fourth heatwave of the summer to hit just as they were making progress battling destructive wildfires, with temperatures once again expected

TravelMet OfficeA new alert has been issued in Spain08:46, 29 Jul 2026Updated 08:50, 29 Jul 2026People in Spain have received another urgent warning following a national emergency declaration earlier this week.‌Thousands were forced to flee their homes as wildfires tore through sections of the country, although many ha

Fire chiefs have warned wildfire risk remains high as England braces for its fourth heatwave of the year

The alert comes as Britain prepares for yet another bout of scorching weather during the fourth heatwave of the year

It comes as the country prepares for the fourth heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to peak as high as 35C across south-east England on Wednesday

Temperatures are expected to soar as high as 35C across south-east England on Wednesday

Fire chiefs have warned that wildfire risk 'remains elevated' after more than 200 incidents were recorded in just a fortnight

Both countries expect to see temperatures soar into Wednesday, which could cause the blazes to spread.

The return of extreme temperatures is expected to intensify wildfire risks across Spain.

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Firefighters were battling massive blazes tearing through forests across France and Spain today, as authorities warned of a fresh heatwave set to engulf the scorched French wine-growing region around the major city of Bordeaux.

Much of the UK continues to experience very dry conditions after a summer marked by low rainfall and recurring heatwaves.

Thousands of people have been evacuated due to the fires while one man has been confirmed dead