French Finance Minister: Impact Of These Wildfires Is Like 'thunder' Hitting The Economy

Firefighters battled massive wildfires in southwestern France near Bordeaux and across Spain on Monday, as extreme heat and drought conditions fueled blazes that have burned for days. France's finance minister warned the fires would have severe economic consequences, likening their impact to a major shock to the economy. Authorities in both countries struggled to contain the spread across forests and populated areas.