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France fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames
"It's our forest," one volunteer fighting the fire in the Gironde region told the BBC, as other locals have refused to heed evacuations.
July 29, 2026Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
July 28, 2026France orders evacuation of peninsula as hundreds flee wildfires by boat
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials on Friday morning saying it had continued to progress overnight.
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France fire crews battle heat as locals tell BBC of fight to save homes
Planes dump water on French wildfires as temperatures rise The aerial cavalry of three Canadair aircraft flying overhead look as impressive as they sound. They arrive in formation, before sharply ba
Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
The race to stop the French woodland fires in their tracks Firefighters in France are working around the clock to contain wildfires that have been raging in the Gironde region, while bracing for anot
France orders evacuation of tourist spot as hundreds flee wildfires by boat
Hundreds of holidaymakers have already been evacuated by boat from Lège--Cap-Ferret across the Bay of Arcachon French authorities have ordered the evacuation of the entirety of the Cap Ferret peninsu