More than 267,000 people have been forced to evacuate as wildfires continue to burn across France and Spain, overwhelming emergency services and prompting expanded government responses.
The fires have claimed another life in Spain, while officials in both countries warned that rapidly changing weather conditions continue to complicate containment efforts.
France has appealed for international assistance, while Spain has declared a national emergency as firefighters, military personnel and aircraft battle multiple large blazes.
Spanish firefighters continued efforts to contain a major wildfire west of Madrid, where officials said erratic winds threatened to worsen conditions despite lower temperatures.
Authorities said nearly 10,000 hectares have burned in the Madrid region and between 13,000 and 15,000 hectares in the neighbouring province of Avila.
The Spanish interior ministry said 70,000 people have been evacuated.
A man was found dead inside a car in Manises near Valencia, bringing the confirmed death toll from Spain's wildfires this month to 14, with 10 people still reported missing.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the priority remained protecting lives and populated areas, warning that authorities faced "complex" hours ahead because of uncertain wind conditions.
Two major fires merged on Friday and were nearing another blaze in the neighbouring Castilla y Leon region, increasing concerns over further expansion.
French authorities evacuated about 197,000 people from areas around Bordeaux, including holiday destinations and suburban communities, in what officials described as likely the country's largest peacetime evacuation.
Bordeaux Airport was closed, while authorities warned against road and rail travel in the region.
More than 44,000 people left the Cap Ferret peninsula, where more than 50 homes have been destroyed.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said nearly 98,000 hectares have burned nationwide, calling it a historic record, while several fires remained uncontrolled.
The French military expanded its deployment with 1,500 soldiers, helicopters, drones, bulldozers and A400M aircraft supporting firefighting, evacuations and logistics.
President Emmanuel Macron requested European Union assistance and ordered additional military resources for suppression operations.
The wildfires also forced organisers to shorten the final stage of the Tour de France after security personnel were reassigned to the emergency response.