Matthieu Jomain
Coverage of Matthieu Jomain in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.