France Wildfires Heatwave
Related coverage: 6 countries, 6 sources
This topic isn't active right now. Last covered Jul 29, 2026. See today's headlines.
France is battling multiple wildfires, particularly in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, during its third summer heatwave. Southern Europe faces an early and severe wildfire season with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius. Spain has recorded over 1,100 heat-related deaths in June and early July, with wildfires spreading.
France and Spain brace for fresh heatwave as warnings issued over risk of new wildfires – Europe live
France and Spain are bracing for a fourth heatwave this summer, as temperatures are forecast to climb into the low 40s Celsius later today. This renewed extreme heat poses a significant threat to efforts to contain destructive wildfires that have plagued both regions. Authorities in France's Gironde region expressed cautious optimism overnight, with the prefect, Sophie Brocas, reporting that the f…
France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage
Wildfires are forcing the complete evacuation of the popular tourist destination Cap Ferret in southwestern France, with authorities deploying boats to rescue people from the peninsula. The evacuation…
Spain and France wildfires far from over as new heatwave looms
Residents in western Spain are beginning to return to their homes after authorities lifted evacuation orders for 15 localities affected by wildfires. However, the respite is temporary, as a new heatwa…
Wildfires rage on in Southern Europe as new heatwave spreads
Spanish firefighters are reporting progress in battling devastating wildfires, with some evacuated residents now able to return to their homes. However, the situation remains critical as a new heatwav…
Heatwave grips France: Orange alerts issued as wildfires rage
France is anticipating a severe heatwave, with temperatures projected to soar as high as 42°C (107.6°F) in the southwest between Bordeaux and Toulouse. Many other major cities are expected to experien…
Spain's wildfires ease but heatwave looms
Wildfires across Spain, including in Madrid, Ávila, Toledo, and Castellón, showed favorable progress early Tuesday. However, the nation braces for an imminent heatwave, with authorities warning of com…