Wildfire in Southern France Forces Evacuations, Burns Homes in Var Region Southern France is no stranger to wildfires, but the ferocity and speed of this latest blaze have left a trail of destruction in its wake.
The fire that forced dozens of residents from their homes on Sunday near Draguignan in the Var region may seem like an isolated incident, but it's a symptom of a broader problem – one that climate scientists have been warning about for years.
The fire's rapid spread was no surprise given the conditions: extreme heat, dry vegetation, and strong winds all combined to create a perfect storm.