France and Spain Face Extreme Wildfire Risk Amid Severe European Heatwave

Temperatures soaring up to 42C across parts of Europe have placed France and Spain at extreme risk for new wildfires during the continent's fifth major heatwave of the summer.

• Europe is experiencing its fifth major heatwave of the summer.
• Temperatures are reaching 42C in affected regions.
• France and Spain are at extreme risk of new wildfires.