France fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames
Summary
Firefighters and volunteers in France’s Gironde region are battling large wildfires under very hot conditions of around 40°C (104°F). The fires have forced tens of thousands of people to leave their homes, and crews use aircraft and ground teams to control the flames.Key Facts
- Wildfires have been burning in the Gironde area of southwestern France for about a week.
- Temperatures have reached around 40°C, which makes controlling fires harder.
- Three Canadair planes drop over 1,000 gallons of water each to help fight the fires from the air.
- Helicopters also release fire retardant to slow the flames.
- Firefighters then enter the forest on foot to contain flare-ups of the fire.
- Residents and tourists have been evacuated to keep them safe from the fires.
- Volunteers support professionals by delivering water and spraying smaller fires.
- About 50,000 hectares (around 124,000 acres) of land have been destroyed by the wildfires.
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