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France on red alert for forest fires amid extreme heat

France is in the midst of a record-breaking heatwave, with yesterday being the hottest day on record in the country. The extreme heat is also creating drought and heightening the risk of forest fires, with multiple departments, namely in the southwest, on high alert. Forest fires have already broken out, with one now under control and firefighters still working to try and control another blaze.

24 Jun 2026, 11:09 UTCSource: France24Original source

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Эскалация45% model probability

Forecast derived from cascade analysis. Watch confirmation indicators below.

Confirmation indicators

  • Increase in forest fire activity reports: France's official sources report a significant increase in the number of reported forest fires compared to historical averages. Air quality index exceeding hazardous levels: Air quality monitoring stations across affected regions show an alarming spike in PM2.5 and particulate
Horizon: 7–30 days