Widespread and intense blazes becoming more frequent and more difficult to combat, experts warn

Firefighters encountered a dangerous phenomenon never before recorded in France – a “fire cloud” that is more commonly seen in Australia during the most extreme bushfires.

Firefighters encountered a dangerous phenomenon never before recorded in France – a “fire cloud” that is more commonly seen in Australia during the most extreme bushfires.

Heavy rainfall followed by extreme heat created the perfect tinder, as flames spread through regions of France and Spain.