Live Updates: Extreme Heat and Strong Winds Fuel New Wildfires in France and Spain

Right now, firefighters are very busy in France and Spain. They tackle new fires. Some fires are big, like large blazes. Other fires are smaller, and firefighters stop them. This means some fires are 'contained.' Many people must leave their homes. They flee from the danger. Hundreds of thousands of people are not in their houses because of the fires.

The weather is a big problem. It is very hot. This extreme heat makes the fires start easily and grow fast. Also, there are strong winds. These winds push the fire, making it spread quickly to new places. This makes the firefighters' job very hard and dangerous.

Bad news about the weather is coming. Experts say a new heat wave is forecast for Europe. A heat wave means many days of very, very hot weather. This new heat wave can make the fire situation even worse. More fires could start, and existing fires could become bigger and harder to stop. People hope the fires will stop soon and everyone will be safe.