Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled

A wildfire near Bordeaux has burned through more than one hundred sixty-two square miles in under four days, according to BBC World, while the Madrid region is battling its worst fires on record. Europe has faced a string of severe wildfire seasons in recent years, often driven by extended heat and dry conditions.

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