‘We stared into an abyss’: the heroes battling to tame France’s ‘megafire’
Summary
A massive wildfire, called a "megafire," burned 42,000 hectares of forest near Le Porge, France, forcing the evacuation of the village. Firefighters, soldiers, and volunteers have been battling the blaze, which is now mostly contained but still causes daily flare-ups. Similar fires are affecting other parts of France and Europe amid record hot and dry conditions linked to climate change.Key Facts
- The megafire near Le Porge consumed about 42,000 hectares (104,000 acres) of mainly forest land.
- The village of Le Porge was evacuated after burning cinders fell from the sky.
- Around 200 professional firefighters and numerous volunteers are fighting the fire.
- A drone with thermal cameras helps detect underground "zombie fires" that can reignite.
- Other regions in France like the Var, Fontainebleau, Corsica, and near Dijon are also facing wildfires.
- Across Europe, countries including the UK, Spain, and Greece are experiencing record wildfire activity this year.
- Scientists link these extreme wildfires and hot weather to climate change predictions.
- French officials say they are working to return to normal, but firefighting and risks remain.
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