Wildfires Force 40,000 Evacuations in Southwestern France Amid Heatwave

Approximately 40,000 people have been evacuated from towns and resorts along the French Atlantic coast due to ongoing wildfires. A significant blaze near Lège-Cap Ferret has spread across 31 square kilometers, prompting a large deployment of firefighters. The severe heatwave gripping Southern Europe, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, is exacerbating the fire risk and spread.