Firefighters battle the last hot spots of a monster wildfire in the southwest
Summary
Firefighters in southwestern France are working to control the last active parts of a large wildfire that burned 42,000 hectares of forest and resort areas. The fire has stopped spreading in recent days, and cooler, more humid weather has helped firefighting efforts, allowing many evacuees to return home.Key Facts
- The wildfire burned about 42,000 hectares (162 square miles) in the Gironde region near Bordeaux.
- The fire is four times larger than the area of Paris.
- Around 224,000 people were evacuated at the height of the fire.
- So far, 144,000 evacuees have been allowed to return home safely.
- The fire has mostly stopped spreading but some hot spots remain.
- Weather changes, including lower temperatures and higher humidity, are helping firefighters.
- Other countries in Europe, like the UK, Spain, Germany, Greece, and Turkey, are also dealing with wildfires this summer.
- Ukraine plans to send 70 civil security workers and 10 vehicles to help fight the fire in France.
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