Firefighters in France and Spain battled major wildfires on July 27 as forecasts of another heatwave in southwestern France threatened to hamper efforts to contain the blazes.

Several firefighters have been killed as France, Spain and Italy all battle wildfires that have forced tens of thousands to evacuate a vacation hotspot.

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