Fires in Spain and France, hail in Balkans; Europe's erratic weather persists
MADRID/ATHENS, July 21 - Firefighters struggled to control Spain's biggest wildfire of the year on Tuesday and two firefighters were killed in a blaze in southwestern France as extreme heat persisted in Europe, with increasingly volatile conditions bringing drought and forecasts of severe hailstorms.
Wildfires Kill Firefighters in Spain and France
- 2 firefighters killed battling a blaze near Bordeaux airport, flights delayed ABC News —
- Two French firefighters die tackling blaze near Bordeaux airport BBC News —
- Firefighters battle major wildfire as thousands of hectares burn in central Spain Euronews —
- Flights cancelled at Bordeaux Airport as huge fire breaks out with firefighters killed Mirror —
- Farmers make desperate appeal for help as wildfires threaten homes and habitats Wales Online —