France's Largest Wildfire Since 1949 'Under Control', Says Minister

France's famed Bordeaux wine country has been charred by wildfire

Southwest France has seen wildfires in the past. But the fires that raged last week and scorched 100,000 acres are something new to the region.

France wildfire contained after 10 days, but firefighters stay on high alert

France's largest wildfire near Bordeaux has been controlled after ten days of devastation. Another wildfire in southeastern France remains active, keeping emergency personnel on high alert. Thousands of residents and visitors were evacuated from their homes due to the extensive blazes. Climate change is increasing the likelihood of extreme fire weather conditions across Europe. The nation is preparing for recovery while the fire season continues…

Bordeaux wildfire contained as firefighters battle separate blaze in southern France

Bordeaux wildfire contained after burning 420 km² and forcing 224,000 evacuations, as 3,000 firefighters battle hot spots and a new Provence blaze threatening villages in southern France

France contains Bordeaux wildfire as Provence blaze keeps crews on alert

France said the vast Bordeaux wildfire was fixed while crews held a separate Provence blaze overnight. The fires have displaced thousands and sharpened concern over climate-driven risks across Europe.

French wildfire near Bordeaux contained as 1,500 firefighters battle separate blaze in Provence

LACANAU, France (AP) — France’s vast wildfire near Bordeaux, which scorched an area four times the size of Paris and forced 224,000 people to evacuate, remained contained Sunday but was still burning. Hundreds of kilometers (miles) away, a newer blaze in Provence had stopped advancing overnight but was not yet contained.

France's largest wildfire since 1949 'under control', says minister

France's largest wildfire since 1949 has been brought under control, a minister said Saturday, more than a week since the fire erupted in a pine forest near the southwestern city of Bordeaux."The fire is under control, it's no longer progressing," Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said, adding, however, that the fire was still active in some...