France faces severe heatwave and wildfires, prompting evacuations

France is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures up to 42.5°C, leading to orange alerts in 80 departments and high wildfire risk in 50. A new wildfire in Landes has forced over 500 evacuations and burned 1,100 hectares, impacting public safety and property. Anticipated storms may offer some relief from the heat but could bring new hazards like hail and strong winds.