Massive Wildfires Sweep France And Spain | Thousands Evacuated As Europe Heatwave Intensifies

France and Spain are battling some of the worst wildfires of the year as scorching temperatures, powerful winds and prolonged dry weather continue to fuel rapidly spreading blazes across Europe. In France, firefighters have largely contained two major wildfires near Paris after more than 2,000 hectares of forest were destroyed, while President Emmanuel Macron pledged zero tolerance for anyone responsible for deliberately starting fires. In Spain, more than 400 firefighters, backed by military emergency units, are fighting a massive wildfire in the Aragon region that has already burned thousands of hectares and forced the evacuation of several villages. Authorities warn the fires could take days to control as temperatures approach 40 degrees Celsius. Scientists say climate change is increasing the intensity of heatwaves and creating conditions that allow wildfires to spread faster across the continent. #francewildfire #Spainwildfire #wildfires #europe #heatwave About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when it comes to world politics. People are tired of biased reportage and we stand for a globalized united world. So for us, the World is truly One. Please keep discussions on this channel clean and respectful and refrain from using racist or sexist slurs and personal insults. Subscribe to our channel at https://goo.gl/JfY3NI Check out our website: http://www.wionews.com Join our WhatsApp Channel: https://bit.ly/455YOQ0 Connect with us on our social media handles: Facebook:   / wionews   Twitter:   / wionews   Instagram:   / wionews   Follow us on Google News for the latest updates Zee News:- https://bit.ly/2Ac5G60 Zee Business:- https://bit.ly/36vI2xa DNA India:- https://bit.ly/2ZDuLRY WION: https://bit.ly/3gnDb5J Zee News Apps: https://bit.ly/ZeeNewsApps