Live: ‘Almost no flames left’ in wildfire near Madrid as southern Europe remains on high alert

Summary

There are “almost no flames left” in the wildfire smouldering near Madrid, Spanish authorities said Thursday, adding that the area affected by the fire had not grown for several days. Southern Europe remains on high alert after three firefighters died in Greece and French authorities continue to face a punishing mix of heat, drought and strong winds. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.