Europe's Fiery Inferno: Unprecedented Wildfires Ravage France, Spain, and Portugal

French firefighters are combating the country's biggest wildfire in nearly 80 years in the southern Aude region, an area larger than Paris has already been consumed by flames. One life has been lost and numerous homes destroyed, prompting evacuations as roads remain closed.

Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has called it a "catastrophe of unprecedented scale" with over 15,000 hectares burned, rivalling the total area affected in several years prior. The fires, moving with alarming speed, have left thousands without power and are challenging nearly 2,000 firefighters.

High temperatures and strong winds are also sparking fires in Spain and Portugal, where emergency services are battling blazes intensified by gusts. As fire risk remains high across the Mediterranean, climate experts warn of worsening conditions due to climate change.

(With inputs from agencies.)