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Wildfires continue across France as holiday season begins

France reports over 14,500 hectares burned since June, with heatwave and wildfire warnings remaining in effect as the holiday season gets underway.

By 8 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET Updated 8 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET

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According to The Local, wildfires have significantly impacted multiple regions of France throughout June and early July. More than 14,500 hectares of land have been destroyed by fires during this period. With the holiday season now commencing, authorities are maintaining heatwave and wildfire warnings across the country. The ongoing situation highlights the risks posed by current environmental conditions to both residents and visitors throughout the nation.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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