Europe is facing one of its worst wildfire seasons in years, with France and Spain bearing the brunt of large, fast-moving blazes fuelled by repeated heatwaves, drought and strong winds.
Thousands of firefighters are battling fires that have forced mass evacuations, destroyed tens of thousands of hectares of forest and disrupted tourism during the peak summer season.
Portugal, Greece, Italy, Turkey and parts of the Western Balkans are also at risk due to expected rising temperatures.
Euronews has examined the latest wildfire trends, the factors driving their spread and the challenges Europe faces in preventing future disasters.
Where are the wildfires hitting the most?
