Europe's Inferno: Wildfires Expose a System on the Brink The sight of smoke choked skies and fleeing residents serves as a grim reminder of what climate change has wrought.
France and Spain are ablaze, literally, as wildfires rage across both countries, forcing more than 360,000 people to abandon their homes.
The summer heatwaves that have gripped Europe for weeks have created the perfect conditions for these infernos. The situation is not just a result of bad luck or chance – it's a symptom of a deeper problem.