Wildfires tear through Europe amid sweltering heatwaves as dozens remain missing in Spain after deaths surged by nearly a third in France

Wildfires are wreaking havoc across Europe, with a particularly devastating blaze in southern Spain claiming the lives of 12 people, including four British nationals, amid a heatwave that has seen temperatures soar. The situation is dire, with dozens still unaccounted for in Spain and a significant spike in fatalities reported in France. This alarming surge in wildfires underscores the urgent need for robust environmental and safety measures to combat the escalating threat posed by climate change.