France battles wildfire 4 times the size of Paris as soaring heat threatens new surge

A wildfire four times the size of Paris in southwest France's Gironde region is being battled by over 2,200 firefighters and 20 aircraft as extreme heat threatens to reignite smoldering areas. The blaze has forced mass evacuations, with 220,000 people displaced at the crisis peak, though tens of thousands have since returned. Authorities warn of ongoing danger due to high temperatures and dry conditions.