Spain on Friday warned of "very high or extreme fire danger in most of the country," as firefighters there continue battling 14 blazes in temperatures up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

Firefighters have spent days battling blazes in Greece, Portugal, Spain and elsewhere. Forecasters said temperatures could pass 111 degrees in some places on Thursday.

From the mountains to the streets of Europe’s major cities, record-breaking temperatures are revealing the fierce impact of climate change

The chances of reaching dangerous temperatures are only growing as the planet keeps warming up because of climate change, scientists warn.

Temperatures climbed above 100 F from Portugal to France to the Balkans, while half of Europe was battling its fourth consecutive month of drought.

Blaze began in a camper van, and was stabilized, allowing residents and tourists to return; fire crews remain to secure the area amid a high wildfire risk

Europe’s next heat wave is already building over the Iberian peninsula, potentially testing more temperature records after an unseasonably cool start to August.

A 85-year-old man has died in Spain after the country saw the start of the second official heat wave of the year, authorities said on Monday, as temperatures continue to soar. The man died in Badajoz,

Spain has been hit by a heatwave with the mercury hitting 32C in Seville this week and highs of 35C in Madrid and 31C in Barcelona. The UK has also been issued a yellow heat health warning