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France: Wildfire Near Dijon Burns Over 80 Hectares

A wildfire broke out Wednesday afternoon, July 29, in Couchey, near Dijon, burning over 80 hectares. As of Thursday, the fire was contained but not fully extinguished. No evacuations were planned.

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France: Arcachon Basin Wildfire Smoke Blankets Mérignac Near Bordeaux

Smoke from wildfires burning in the Arcachon Basin reached Bordeaux Metropolitan Area. The Arcachon Basin has burned roughly 42,000 hectares and destroyed 240 homes since it began on July 22. This video shows smoke blanketing Mérignac.

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France: Wildfire Smoke Reaches Bordeaux City Center

Smoke from wildfires burning in the Arcachon Basin reached downtown Bordeaux, with footage showing hazy skies over the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville as the air quality deteriorated. The video's poster described the air as barely breathable, even as pedestrians and cyclists continued moving through the square near Bordeaux's cathedral.

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France: Landes Wildfire Burns 3,600 Hectares Near Biscarrosse 2

A wildfire near Biscarrosse, France, has burned 3,600 hectares since Thursday, July 23. About 3,000 of 37,000 evacuees returned home Saturday as over 500 firefighters battled the blaze. A separate fire in nearby Gironde has burned 42,000 hectares and forced 220,000 evacuations.

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France: Horses Dash Through Biscarrosse Streets Amid Wildfire

Panicked horses were seen bolting through the streets of Biscarrosse, Landes, on Thursday, July 23, after a wildfire broke out near the town, burning 3,600 hectares and forcing more than 30,000 residents to evacuate.

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France: Landes Wildfire Burns 3,600 Hectares Near Biscarrosse

A wildfire near Biscarrosse, France, has burned 3,600 hectares since Thursday, July 23. About 3,000 of 37,000 evacuees returned home Saturday as over 500 firefighters battled the blaze. A separate fire in nearby Gironde has burned 42,000 hectares and forced 220,000 evacuations.

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France: Tens of Thousands Evacuated From Cap Ferret as Gironde Wildfires Rage

French authorities ordered evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula on Friday, July 24, launching boats to help evacuate tens of thousands of holidaymakers as wildfires tore across the Gironde region in southwestern France. Officials said around 40,000 people were evacuated from the tourist destination west of Bordeaux, with fires having burned roughly 10,000 hectares.

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France: Wildfire Breaks Out Near Biscarrosse, Sparking Mass Evacuation

A wildfire broke out near Biscarrosse in southwestern France on Thursday, July 23, after a truck caught fire on the D652 road. It has burned more than 2,500 hectares, prompting the evacuation of more than 25,000 people.

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France: Wildfire Erupts in Pontevès, Burning More Than 2,500 Hectares 2

A wildfire broke out in Pontevès, in the Var region of southern France, on Tuesday, July 21, burning more than 2,500 hectares and forcing nearly 400 residents to evacuate.

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France: Wildfire Erupts in Pontevès, Burning More Than 2,500 Hectares

A wildfire broke out in Pontevès, in the Var region of southern France, on Tuesday, July 21, burning more than 2,500 hectares and forcing nearly 400 residents to evacuate.

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France: Wildfire Sweeps Through Var, Forcing Evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire broke out Sunday afternoon, July 19, in Taradeau, Var, before rapidly spreading to nearby Les Arcs-sur-Argens. Fanned by strong winds and dry vegetation, the blaze forced the evacuation of 150 residents and burned nearly 200 hectares, destroying at least 10 houses.

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France: Wildfires Rage Near Fontainebleau in Historic Forest Blaze 3

The department of Seine-et-Marne has faced several fires, including an exceptional wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest that has burned over 2,000 hectares, devastating the area and becoming one of the most severe forest fires recorded in France. Firefighters deployed Canadair water bombers, a Dash retardant plane, and water-bombing helicopters, with the water bombers refueling directly from the Seine.

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France: Aerial Footage Captures Fontainebleau Forest Fire

Wildfires that broke out on Sunday, July 12, in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris have been contained but not extinguished. They have scorched around 2,050 hectares and forced 1,000 residents to flee. Officials suspect arson.

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France: Wildfires Rage Near Fontainebleau in Historic Forest Blaze 2

The department of Seine-et-Marne has faced several fires, including two wildfires that have been burning near Fontainebleau since Sunday, July 12, scorching nearly 1,920 hectares by Tuesday, in what could become the worst fire ever recorded in the forest. Firefighters deployed Canadair water bombers, a Dash retardant plane, and water-bombing helicopters, with the water bombers refueling directly from the Seine.

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France: Wildfires Rage Near Fontainebleau in Historic Forest Blaze

The department of Seine-et-Marne has faced several fires, including two wildfires that have been burning near Fontainebleau since Sunday, July 12, scorching nearly 1,920 hectares by Tuesday, in what could become the worst fire ever recorded in the forest. Firefighters deployed Canadair water bombers, a Dash retardant plane, and water-bombing helicopters, with the water bombers refueling directly from the Seine.

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France: Wildfire in Lozère Burns Over 100 Hectares and One House

Firefighters battled a wildfire overnight near Saint-Bonnet-Laval in Lozère, southern France, burning around 100 hectares and destroying a house before crews contained it by early Tuesday, July 14, cutting off its spread toward Chapeauroux as winds eased. It was the second such fire in the area within a week, with roughly 110 firefighters deployed and two nearby campsites evacuated as a precaution.

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France: Water-Scooping Operation Continues on Seine Near Fontainebleau

A wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest area of Seine-et-Marne, France, grew to more than 1,300 hectares as of Monday night, July 13, following a series of major fires since a red heatwave alert was issued on Saturday, July 11. Two people were detained near the area as authorities investigated the possibility of arson.

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France: Lightning-Triggered Wildfire in Planay, Savoie, Burns 60 Hectares

A wildfire that broke out in Planay, Savoie, France, after a lightning strike on June 24, has burned 60 hectares and threatens the D915 road to Pralognan-la-Vanoise. A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter was killed overnight on July 7-8 after being struck by a falling boulder while battling the blaze.

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire in Petit Bessillon Massif Controlled After Major Response Effort - France

A wildfire burned through more than 130 hectares in the Petit Bessillon massif near Pontevès (Var). Canadair aircraft carried out continuous water drops from Lake Sainte-Croix under the eyes of holidaymakers to fight the flames, which were finally brought under control by the end of the day. Pontevès, France on August 18, 2025. Photo by Cyril Chateau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Water Bomber Scoops Water From Plasencia Reservoir

Storms with over 700 lightning strikes sparked a wildfire in Jarilla in the province of Cáceres, Extremadura on Tuesday, August 12. The fire burned out of control spreading toward the nearby municipalities of Villar de Plasencia and Cabezabellosa, due to difficult terrain and strong winds. Aerial firefighting has continued. Two water bombers have been sent by France to battle wildfires.

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Recap: Wildfire Scorches 17,000 Hectares in Aude, Southern France

A wildfire that burned through more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) in Aude, southern France, is now under control. A woman was killed and 13 people, including 11 firefighters, were injured in the blaze, which broke out near the village of Ribaute on August 5, 2025.

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières Aude - France

Aftermath of the huge fire in the Corbières , Aude, France on August 7, 2025. A wildfire raging in the department of Aude in the south of France. This largest wildfire in France for years ravaged 16,000 hectares of vegetation and pine forest and also destroyed or damaged 25 homes and burned 35 vehicles. Photo by Romain Bastardy/Pixnfly/ABACAPRESS.COM