Gironde Wildfires Pick Up as French Region Braces for New 40C Heatwave The Gironde region in southwestern France has been ravaged by wildfires, with four firefighters losing their lives in recent weeks.
The situation on the ground is dire: an estimated 240 homes have been destroyed and 2,000 personnel are deployed to contain the fires.
Bordeaux, a city with a population of over 260,000, was initially not under threat, but concerns about air quality and safety remain high.