Coverage dated July 29, 2026

France fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames

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Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations in the Gironde region.

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The Republic
The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures (opens The Republic)
Published Jul 29, 2026
The Republic's feed description
Firefighters in southwest France are fighting against a mega-fire four times the size of Paris. Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to climb above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) on Wednesday.
BBC News
France fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames (opens BBC News)
Published Jul 29, 2026
BBC News's feed description
Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations in the Gironde region.

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