Wildfires Ravage Spain and France, Threatening World's Top Wine Regions

Spain and France, the world’s two largest wine-producing nations, are battling unprecedented wildfires since mid-July. Together, these countries account for nearly a quarter of the globe’s vineyard area. Spain has declared a national wildfire emergency for the first time in its history. In France, President Emmanuel Macron called the situation the most severe since World War II. The blazes have scorched vast stretches of land, raising concerns for the upcoming harvest and the broader agricultural economy.