France Wildfires Rage
6 articles from 2 countries
Massive wildfires, particularly a 'mega-fire' in the Gironde region, are scorching France, forcing mass evacuations and setting new historical records for land burned. Firefighters battle 'uncontrollable' infernos, while Spain reports progress in containing its own major fires.
France wildfires scorch record 115,000 hectares; Gironde 'mega-fire' rages on
- Wildfires have scorched 115,000 hectares in France this year, setting a new historical record. - The "mega-fire" in the Gironde region remains uncontrolled and is characterized by extreme intensity. - Authorities have evacuated 220,000 people, with no immediate prospect of return due to expected high temperatures.
French government holds crisis meeting over wildfires as military deployed to Gironde
- France's government is holding a crisis meeting over massive wildfires, particularly in Gironde. - The military has been deployed to assist, but the opposition accuses the government of unpreparedne…
Spain contains major fires while France remains concerned about Gironde blaze
- Spain is gaining control over major wildfires that have affected the country's center, burning 77,000 hectares. - France is still battling a large wildfire in the Gironde region, which remains out o…
Gironde Firefighters Battle 'Uncontrollable' Inferno
- Over 2,500 firefighters are battling a massive, "uncontrollable" wildfire in Gironde, southwestern France. - Firefighters describe the fight as arduous but are buoyed by public solidarity and their …
Fine Wines Stolen from Evacuated Home During Gironde Wildfires; Suspect Arrested
- A man was arrested in Eysines, Gironde, for allegedly stealing 44 bottles of fine wine from an evacuated home. - The theft occurred during the ongoing wildfires that have forced widespread evacuatio…
'This is the first time I've seen the town dead like this': Eysines, largely evacuated due to the megafire in Gironde, is deserted by its inhabitants
- Eysines, a town of 25,000 near Bordeaux, was partially evacuated due to a massive wildfire in Gironde. - Residents were forced to leave their homes Friday night and Saturday and are still unable to …