The national weather authority has placed multiple departments on high heat alert, while officials warn of worsening air ...

French Prime Minister François Bayrou says a huge, deadly wildfire sweeping through the south of France is a "catastrophe on ...

A blistering heatwave gripped southwest France on Monday, sending thermometers soaring to 43 degrees Celsius in parts of the Charente and Aude ...

Southwest France faces a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 43°C, forcing firefighters to guard smouldering vineyards after a major wildfire. Twelve departments are under red alert, the ...

Smoke rose over the Aude region and drone footage showed swathes of charred earth after the fire swept across an area 1.5 ...

‘Fires have become more frequent because of drought and high temperatures. French authorities may evacuate areas and close ...