French firefighters battle megafire that has displaced 200,000 people

A massive wildfire in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of 200,000 residents, straining firefighting resources in what crews describe as a grinding war of attrition against the blaze.

First covered Jul 31, 2026 · 9:00 PM PT · 1 article

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2d Guardian Environment ‘We stared into an abyss’: the heroes battling to tame France’s ‘megafire’ — Exhausted firefighters wage ‘war of attrition’ against blaze that forced 200,000 people from their homes By noon it is time for a break.

French firefighters battle megafire that has displaced 200,000 people

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