Hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as fires reach a level ‘never seen before’

France and Spain sought EU help after wildfires forced about 80,000 people from homes, resorts and villages.

Over 166,000 evacuated as unprecedented wildfires threatened regions in France and Spain, prompting military and EU assistance.

More than 200,000 people have either fled or been ordered to remain indoors as massive wildfires swept across Spain and France on Friday.