Heat wave threatens to intensify France’s mega-fire near Bordeaux

A wildfire four times the size of Paris remains uncontained in southwest France amid a heat wave with temperatures reaching 40°C, threatening to undo overnight firefighting progress. Over 2,200 firefighters and 20 aircraft are deployed, with 4,000 more evacuated from coastal areas, though tens of thousands have returned. Drought and extreme heat are exacerbating fire spread risks, while Spain also faces its largest recorded blaze.