The EU has reached record highs in a blazing, deadly summer that's nowhere near cooling. France and Spain are now using the EU's solidarity mechanism to curb uncontrollable flames, and the EU plans to buy its own fleet in preparation for the crisis worsening in future.

Raging wildfires in France and Spain forced mass evacuations, including boat rescues from Cap Ferret. The uncontained blazes exposed Europe's struggle with extreme heat, wind and a more fire-prone climate.