French emergency crews fight blazes across the nation as extreme heat grips most of the country. Officials placed 84 departments under heatwave warnings from Monday through midweek. Firefighters battle wildfires near Corbieres in the Aude region where temperatures soared past 40 degrees Celsius. Authorities evacuated a campsite and abbey as flames threatened the area. Emergency teams work around the clock to contain the spreading fires.
Record-breaking temperatures hit southern France on Sunday with readings above 40 degrees Celsius. Weather stations recorded 40.9 degrees in Grospierres and 40.1 degrees in Vinsobres. The scorching heat began Friday in southern regions and moves north toward Paris. Forecasters predict the dangerous conditions will cover nearly the entire country by Monday. Orange alerts will expand to 84 departments as temperatures climb toward their peak.
Government ministers held an emergency meeting Sunday night to address the crisis. Officials reviewed health guidelines and safety measures for the extreme weather. Several cities decided to close schools early in the week to protect students. The heat wave brings daily highs between 37 and 41 degrees Celsius across affected regions. Temperatures are expected to reach their highest points on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Families in Bordeaux sought relief at lakeside beaches under pine trees. One father described his apartment as unbearable heat that forced his family to live in darkness. The dangerous weather pattern affects southern Europe from Italy to Portugal with some areas under red alerts. Spain recorded temperatures reaching 46 degrees Celsius on Saturday. A heat dome traps warm air over the region and blocks cooler weather systems from moving through.
Record-breaking temperatures hit southern France on Sunday with readings above 40 degrees Celsius. Weather stations recorded 40.9 degrees in Grospierres and 40.1 degrees in Vinsobres. The scorching heat began Friday in southern regions and moves north toward Paris. Forecasters predict the dangerous conditions will cover nearly the entire country by Monday. Orange alerts will expand to 84 departments as temperatures climb toward their peak.
Government ministers held an emergency meeting Sunday night to address the crisis. Officials reviewed health guidelines and safety measures for the extreme weather. Several cities decided to close schools early in the week to protect students. The heat wave brings daily highs between 37 and 41 degrees Celsius across affected regions. Temperatures are expected to reach their highest points on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Families in Bordeaux sought relief at lakeside beaches under pine trees. One father described his apartment as unbearable heat that forced his family to live in darkness. The dangerous weather pattern affects southern Europe from Italy to Portugal with some areas under red alerts. Spain recorded temperatures reaching 46 degrees Celsius on Saturday. A heat dome traps warm air over the region and blocks cooler weather systems from moving through.
