WorldPublished: 28 July 2026 at 05:37
France races to contain fires before new heatwave
President Macron says one fire is contained, but a larger blaze near Bordeaux continues, as western Europe braces for another heatwave.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that one forest fire in southwestern France had been contained. However, another, much larger fire near the city of Bordeaux continues to rage. Meanwhile, western Europe is preparing for a new heatwave expected to hit the region this week. The fires and the impending heatwave underscore the challenges of extreme weather conditions in the region.
