A total of 6,500 hectares or 16,000 acres was burned before firefighters established a perimeter and declared the blaze under control.

A heatwave continues to grip large parts of Europe, with authorities in many countries issuing health warnings amid searing temperatures.Southern Spain is the worst-affected region, with temperatures in the mid-40s Celsius recorded in Seville and neighbouring areas.

Last month is likely to be one of Europe’s hottest Junes on record as extreme heat driven by climate change affects millions across the continent View on euronews