Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated in France and Spain as large wildfires affect both countries, prompting the BBC to issue travel guidance for those planning trips to the region. The scale of the evacuations underlines the severity of the fires and the disruption they are causing to residents and holidaymakers alike, making up-to-date travel advice essential for anyone with plans to visit affected areas.

The BBC's cost of living correspondent, Kevin Peachey, outlined what travellers should do if heading to a wildfire-affected area, and UK travellers are advised to check the latest guidance on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) website before and during their trip.