Wildfires in France and Spain displace 300,000 amid crisis meeting

Wildfires in southern France and Spain have burned over 42,000 hectares in France and 25,000 hectares in Spain, forcing more than 300,000 people to evacuate. French President Emmanuel Macron is holding a crisis cabinet meeting while Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez visits affected areas. The wildfires, described as some of the worst in history for these regions, have seen the deployment of 2,500 firefighters, 1,500 military personnel, and nearly 1,200 police for control efforts. This situation impacts local economies and infrastructure crucial for residents and investors alike.