France and Spain race to control wildfires as fresh heatwave hits, as UN warns ‘the climate alarm is blaring’ – Europe live

Spanish prime minister also says the fires serve as a reminder to plan for the worsening' climate emergency

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

Joe Pinner and Jane Clinton

Tourists caught up in the wildfires spoke to us about their experiences.

My main memory is how bizarre it was to watch people enjoying holidays on the beach while a major catastrophe was unfolding in full view, not far away. Is this how the world ends?"