The continent has warmed twice as fast as the rest of the globe over the last 30 years. The fires in France and Spain are a consequence of the extreme heat, which dried out vegetation.

Wind and record-breaking heat are fuelling the continent’s explosive fire season, with Spain and France among worst hit

Wind and record-breaking heat are fuelling the continent’s explosive fire season, with Spain and France among worst hit

Record heat and prolonged drought have triggered some of Europe's worst wildfires in decades, forcing over 300,000 evacuations across France and Spain. The blazes have scorched…