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Record-breaking heatwave in France: record temperatures and an extreme risk of forest fires
France has set a new heat record, with a national average of 30°C. Two departments are on red alert for forest fires.
High fire risk: 33 departments on orange alert this Wednesday
Parts of France are facing a high risk of wildfires this Wednesday, whilst 58 departments are under a red heatwave alert. Record temperatures and drought are exacerbating the threat.
Fire in Nant (12): the blaze is still burning despite a massive mobilisation of emergency services
A persistent fire has mobilised 128 firefighters and aerial resources in Nant (Aveyron). The blaze, which is proving difficult to bring under control, is raging in a steeply sloping area.
Forest fires: why dry thunderstorms are an under-recognised danger during heatwaves
Dry thunderstorms – with no rain but accompanied by lightning and strong winds – increase the risk of fires during heatwaves. Here’s why.
The Var, Vaucluse and Allier are at high risk this weekend
The Var, Vaucluse and Allier are at high risk of forest fires this Saturday due to the heatwave. Météo-France has issued a warning about conditions conducive to fires.
“Extreme wildfires in France: are we ready?” – The brand-new documentary from *Le Monde de Jamy* tonight at 9.05 pm
One year on from the ‘Corbières ogre’, which ravaged the Aude in August 2025, *Le Monde de Jamy* looks back at this massive wildfire, which raged with unprecedented intensity and speed…
France is expanding its fire-fighting fleet: two new Canadair aircraft have been ordered, with delivery scheduled for 2032
France has officially ordered two new Canadair DHC-515 aircraft to bolster its forest fire-fighting efforts. An investment of nearly 200 million euros, announced by the…
Corbières fire: ONF officer suspected of throwing away a cigarette butt charged
An officer from the National Forestry Office (ONF) in the Aude department was placed under formal investigation on Thursday 4 June on charges of unintentional destruction resulting in death. He is suspected of having…
Ribaute fire: three ONF officers in police custody; a cigarette butt is the focus of the investigation
The investigation into the Ribaute fire, which ravaged 17,000 hectares in the Corbières in August 2025, has taken a significant new turn. Three officers from the National Forestry Office (ONF) have…
Telecoms masts converted into fire watchtowers in Fontainebleau
In Fontainebleau, SDIS 77 is trialling a novel system in partnership with TDF and the Pyronear association: AI-powered cameras mounted on telecoms masts, capable of detecting a…
Forest fires: Spain is set to deploy its A400Ms, fitted with the Airbus fire-fighting kit, as early as this summer
Faced with the worst fire season in its recent history in 2025, Madrid stepped up its efforts. On 21 May 2026, Pedro Sánchez announced at the air base…
An early and historic heatwave: why the May 2026 heatwave is pushing fire risk levels up a month before summer
With temperatures up to 12 °C above normal, 42 departments are under a heatwave warning on 27 May 2026, and 26 May has been designated by Météo-France as the hottest…
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