France says enormous wildfire that forced 220,000 people to flee has stopped growing
Summary
A huge wildfire in southwest France has stopped spreading after forcing 220,000 people to leave their homes. Firefighters continue working to control the fire before a predicted heat wave could make the situation worse.Key Facts
- The wildfire is in the Gironde region near Bordeaux.
- The fire burned an area four times the size of Paris.
- No new evacuations were announced as the fire stopped growing.
- Firefighters and planes are actively fighting the fire and creating firebreaks to stop its spread.
- Temperatures are expected to rise above 35°C (95°F), increasing fire risks.
- About a dozen countries have sent help to France and Spain, where fires are also burning.
- Spain has evacuated 79,000 people due to wildfires near Madrid and Valencia.
- French President Emmanuel Macron held a crisis meeting and promised long-term support for affected communities.
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