France is using a massive cargo aircraft to dump flame retardants on a wildfire near the wine country city of Bordeaux. The fire has forced tens of thousands to evacuate, with winds threatening to push it closer to the city. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the battle as "long and very difficult." Soldiers and firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which has reached unprecedented strength. In Spain, wildfires have displaced over 70,000 people. High temperatures and climate change have fueled these fires, catching authorities off guard. Other European nations are sending support to help control the situation.

Firefighters in Oregon are battling dozens of blazes with windy and dry conditions expected Friday and Saturday. Crews have built containment lines around the Akawa Butte Fire, burning near Sisters. This fire has burned 42 square miles and destroyed two homes since it was started by lightning on July 16. It's the nation's top priority wildfire due to its proximity to people. Strong winds and low humidity could increase fire activity, prompting evacuation warnings. More 1,000 firefighters are battling the blaze. There are dozens more fires burning across the state, choking the air in Oregon and sending smoke across the country.

Massive forest fires are raging out of control in southwestern France and central Spain, forcing authorities to evacuate around 200,000 people. Dozens of firefighters have been injured, but no deaths have been reported. In France, 141,000 people have fled from the Gironde and Landes departments. In Spain, 60,000 have been evacuated. The fires have consumed large areas since Wednesday, with strong winds complicating efforts to control them. Both countries have requested help from the European Union. The fires are being fueled by a heatwave, with temperatures soaring and conditions worsening.