Amid record heat, Barcelona recorded its highest temperature in 112 years, reaching 40.7C on Tuesday.

The extreme heat forced brief shutdowns at French energy reactors.

Spain’s largest wildfire near Madrid continued to rage, covering nearly 20,000 hectares.

In France, wildfires also raged out of control.

Hail battered the Balkans, affecting homes.

Meanwhile, Scotland and Canada faced individual wildfires under Europe’s turbulent weather patterns, sparking concerns.

Authorities alerted of escalating conditions as high temperatures persisted across the continent, exacerbating worries.