Spain is battling a series of devastating wildfires that have killed two people and destroyed thousands of hectares of forest and scrubland. There are currently 14 major active fires, Minister for Ecological Transition Sara Aagesen told radio station Cadena Ser on Wednesday.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Wildfires burned in parts of Europe on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, as millions of people across the continent struggled to adapt to searing heatwaves, with temperatures in excess of 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit).

The man suffered burns on 98% of his body as wildfires raged in areas near Madrid amid a searing heat wave. Much of Europe is experiencing temperatures around 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).