France and Spain brace for more extreme heat as wildfires rage

French President Emmanuel Macron warned that “weeks ahead will be hard” during a visit to a firefighting center in the Gironde region. The warning comes as France and Spain prepare for another wave of extreme heat, fueling ongoing wildfires. Authorities are mobilizing additional resources to combat the blazes, which have already destroyed thousands of hectares of land. No casualties have been reported, but officials urge residents to remain vigilant. The heatwave is expected to peak in the coming days, with temperatures forecast to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in some areas.