Southern France Endures Prolonged Heatwave and Elevated Wildfire Threat

Southern France is experiencing an ongoing heatwave, with high alert levels issued for seven departments until at least July 21st. Concurrently, the Mediterranean coast faces extreme wildfire risks, particularly in Var and Bouches-du-Rhône, which are at the highest alert level. Strong Mistral and Tramontane winds, gusting up to 80 km/h, are exacerbating the fire danger.