Firefighters battle wildfires in France and England
Firefighters in France and central England were battling several wildfires as an intense heat wave spread across Europe. Dry conditions made the situation more difficult, with France experiencing its driest year on record.
In southwest France, a new fire moved through woodland overnight in the Landes region. The blaze prompted more than 500 people to leave their homes in Luglon, while hundreds of firefighters were sent to the area to fight the flames.
Key Events
- Record-breaking heat spread across Europe and worsened already dry conditions.
- A new wildfire broke out overnight in the Landes region of southwest France.
- More than 500 people evacuated from homes in Luglon.
- Hundreds of firefighters were deployed to the area.
- Firefighters in central England also struggled with multiple fires.