France Under Orange Heatwave Alert as Temperatures Soar, Fire Risk High

Météo-France has issued an orange heatwave warning for 61 departments, including Paris and Île-de-France, with temperatures expected to exceed 35°C in the capital and potentially reach 40°C in the southwest. This marks France's third major heatwave of the year, with a 'very high' fire risk warning for seven southern departments due to strong winds.