Researchers warn that hotter, drier conditions are making severe wildfire seasons increasingly frequent across Europe.

A fresh spell of extreme heat, driven by climate change, is expected to intensify some of Europe's worst wildfires in decades, stretching firefighting resources.

EU officials have warned that "extreme conditions" are looming across parts of Europe, with the wildfire situation expected to worsen in France, Spain and Portugal. #EuropeNews

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