Apocalyptic Scenes In Europe: Thousands Trapped In Spain As Wildfires Tear Through Catalonia

A massive, wind-driven wildfire is ravaging Catalonia, northeastern Spain, scorching nearly 20,000 acres. Fueled by a blistering heatwave and parched land—Spain’s hottest June on record—the blaze has forced dozens to evacuate and put six villages on lockdown. Over 280 firefighters are battling the inferno, with the Spanish military’s rapid response force called in for assistance. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency of such extreme heat and wildfires to human-induced climate change.