Wildfires force evacuations in southwestern France amid record heatwave

Nearly 3,000 people evacuated in France as wildfires spread through coastal towns during record-breaking heat, with flames destroying mobile homes and forcing toxic smoke into marina areas.

First covered Jul 2, 2026 · 6:55 PM PT · 1 article

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4h Guardian Environment Wildfires sweep across France – in pictures — Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in south-western France as the country swelters through a record-breaking heatwave.

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Appeared in: 2026-07-03 (#16)

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