Europe's Inferno: A Region in Crisis The image of tens of thousands fleeing southwestern France's wildfires by boat is a haunting reminder that even in the heart of Europe, nature can be as unforgiving as it is unpredictable.
The devastating fires raging through parts of France and Spain have forced authorities to declare national emergencies.
Over 60,000 people in and around Cap Ferret were evacuated, with some 1,500 arriving in Arcachon by sea.