Paris: (RightNow) Intense wildfires have erupted in the southwestern forests of France, forcing 150,000 people to evacuate. Complete evacuation orders have been issued for Cap Ferret.

Authorities report that 47,000 acres of forest land have been affected, and more than 100 homes have been damaged.

French President Macron has called for military assistance to control the fires. In Spain, a national emergency has been declared due to large fires.

In Spain, over 43 homes have been destroyed, and evacuation orders have been issued for 19,000 people in the western region of Madrid.

It is noteworthy that during the severe heatwave in June, France recorded 5,764 additional deaths.