southern France
Coverage of southern France in the Nexus archive.
- See the devastating destruction of the wildfires in this French town
Wildfires in France have destroyed entire neighborhoods, leaving them as ash. Thousands have returned home, but nearly 80,000 remain displaced in southern France.
- What to know about the red fire retardant being used against wildfires
Firefighters in southern France are using a red chemical fire retardant dropped by planes to combat wildfires. While the substance has harmful effects on nature and humans, it is considered a vital tool in preventing the spread of deadly fires.
- Spain battles spreading wildfires fuelled by climate-change driven heat
Wildfires in Spain have led to evacuations around Toledo and are part of a broader crisis affecting western Europe, including southern France and Italy. Over 393,000 hectares have burned in Spain in 2025, marking the worst wildfire toll in the country's recent history, driven by climate-change-induced extreme temperatures.
- Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires sweep across southern France
Thousands of people are being evacuated from southern France as firefighters combat large wildfires. The wildfires have forced significant displacement in the region.
- Drug gang threats force French police to put southern mayor under protection
The mayor of Alès in southern France was taken from his home at night by an elite police unit due to imminent threats from the DZ Mafia drug gang, which has expanded from Marseille and is a significant security threat.
- Fast-moving wildfire forces hundreds of evacuations in southern France
A fast-moving wildfire in southern France burned 1,700 hectares within hours, prompting hundreds of evacuations. Nearly 1,000 firefighters and dozens of aircraft are combating the blaze, which authorities warn is spreading rapidly despite weakening winds.
- Far-right mayor cancels show dedicated to Queen in Southern France
A far-right mayor in Southern France canceled 'Queen Forever,' a Freddie Mercury tribute show scheduled for April 2025 at the Arena de Reims.
- In Fontainebleau, southern France firefighters share expertise with Paris-region colleagues
Firefighters in Fontainebleau, southern France, collaborate with colleagues from the Paris region to refill water supplies from a hydrant near their command post in Noisy-sur-Ecole. The effort underscores inter-regional cooperation during emergency operations.
- Record Heat Drives Wildfires in Europe, Forces Thousands to Evacuate
Record heat has caused wildfires in southern France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate. The wildfires are part of climate-driven extreme weather events globally.
- 'Never before have 11,000 hectares burned this early in the summer in southern France in at least the past 20 years'
A record 11,000 hectares burned in southern France this early in the summer, marking the first such occurrence in at least the past 20 years. A firefighter was seen combating flames near Perpignan on July 6, 2026.
- Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
A man has confessed from jail to killing his wife, Delphine Jubillar, who went missing in southern France in December 2020 during the COVID pandemic. Her body has not been found.
- Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
A man has confessed from jail to killing his wife and claims he will reveal the location of her body. Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 during the COVID pandemic, and her body has not been found.
- Europe burns in blowtorch heatwave: Thousands evacuated as 'catastrophic' wildfires ravage southern France, 'poisonous clouds' choke Greece and inferno rages on the Costa Brava
Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave causing catastrophic wildfires in southern France, poisonous clouds in Greece, and an inferno on the Costa Brava. Thousands have been evacuated due to the escalating crisis.
- 10,000 people evacuated as wildfire tears through southern France
A fast-moving wildfire in southern France has forced the evacuation of around 10,000 people and burned over 1,500 hectares. The incident has led to significant displacement and environmental impact.
- Thousands evacuated in southern France as wildfires rage
Thousands of people were evacuated in southern France due to raging wildfires. A firefighter water bomber helicopter is being used to combat the blaze in Pouzols-Minervois, southwestern France.
- After heat wave: Wildfires ravage southern France
Wildfires in southern France, fueled by strong winds, are being battled by firefighters. Nearly 3,000 tourists and locals were evacuated.
- Firefighters battle blazes scorching southern France after record heatwave
Firefighters in southern France are battling wildfires caused by weeks of dry weather and record temperatures. A new heatwave is expected to exacerbate the situation in the coming days.
- Record French Solar Power Output Pushes Prices Below Zero
France has achieved a record high in solar power output, which has driven electricity prices below zero. This milestone was reached due to an increased amount of photovoltaic panels in southern France. The surge in solar energy production has significantly impacted the country's energy market.