Spain has declared a national emergency due to widespread wildfires that have forced more than 10,000 people to evacuate near the capital, Madrid, and in the province of Avila. The measure is intended to speed up the deployment of resources to combat the blazes, which authorities say are no longer a temporary crisis. Meanwhile, France has requested assistance from the European Union to fight a major fire near Bordeaux. The wildfires are affecting tourist and residential areas across southern Europe, which is experiencing record heat and drought conditions. Experts link the severity of the fires to climate change, which is intensifying the impact of such disasters. Evacuations have taken place in several regions, and firefighters continue to battle the flames. The Spanish government acknowledges that more action was needed to prevent and contain the fires. The situation highlights the growing challenges posed by extreme weather in the region.