Coverage dated July 29, 2026

Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris

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Fire crews in southwest France are battling a massive blaze four times the size of Paris, while two firefighters were killed fighting a wind-driven blaze on the Greek island of Crete. Temperatures in France are forecast to climb above 104 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday, complicating efforts.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Southern Europe burns as 2 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Fire crews in southwest France are battling a massive blaze four times the size of Paris, while two firefighters were killed fighting a wind-driven blaze on the Greek island of Crete. Temperatures in France are forecast to climb above 104 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday, complicating efforts.

  2. KOB 4

    Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die and France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris (opens KOB 4)

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    Fire crews in southwest France are battling a massive blaze four times the size of Paris, while two firefighters were killed fighting a wind-driven blaze on the Greek island of Crete. Temperatures in France are forecast to climb above 104 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday, complicating efforts.

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