Locals and tourists in Spain have been warned about dangerous wildfires across the country - with popular tourist spots at risk

Four dead as Spain hit by worst wildfires on record in 45C heatwave - Temperatures have soared to 45C in Spain in the past fortnight - so far fires have burned over an area the size of Mallorca

Authorities have evacuated thousands of residents from dozens of villages. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Spain continues to face a critical situation, already entering its third week of heatwave alert, while wildfires are devastating several regions in the northwest and west of the country.

VILLANUEVA DE LA SIERRA, Spain, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Spain battled 14 major fires driven by high winds and aggravated by heat on Friday as authorities warned of "unfavourable conditions" to tackle flames that have already killed seven people and burned an area the size of London.

The European Commission is deploying firefighting aircraft to Spain, where at least seven have died as 14 wildfires have flared amid a European heat wave.

Temperatures could exceed 42 C (107 F), according to the Spanish Meteorological Agency, which has issued alerts for more than 30 provinces across the country, and the city of Córdoba is facing one of the most intense days of this second summer heatwave.

Spain is expected to remain on heat alert until Aug 18. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.