France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins

Coming days are absolutely critical' for firefighters before temperatures rise again this week, officials say

Firefighters in France and Spain are racing to bring huge wildfires under control before another heatwave this week that will complicate efforts to tame the flames.

Spain's interior minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, said Monday and Tuesday were absolutely crucial days" before temperatures rise again from Wednesday, prompting prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, to warn: We face difficult hours, complex hours" ahead.