Spain at 'extreme risk' of new wildfires as 14 blazes spread

Temperatures remain high across southern Europe with wildfires also affecting Portugal, Greece, France and the Balkans.

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In a post on X, Pedro Sanchez said he expected Friday's conditions to be "very tough again" as he posted a graphic from the national weather agency Aemet warning of extreme fire risk in the north and west of the country.

Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 40C on the Spanish north coast, after more than 1,500 sq km (579 sq miles) were devastated by the flames and seven people died.

A heatwave has scorched swathes of southeastern Europe this week, prompting wildfires in Spain, Portugal, Greece, France and the Balkans.

In Galicia, several fires merged to form a huge blaze, forcing the closure of highways and rail services to the region.