Battle against monster wildfire in France boosted by improving weather
Summary
French officials allowed 84,000 people evacuated due to a huge wildfire in southwest France to return home as weather improved with cooler temperatures and some rain. The wildfire has burned a large area, forced over 220,000 people to flee, and firefighters and volunteers are still fighting the fire.Key Facts
- The wildfire in southwest France has burned an area four times the size of Paris.
- More than 220,000 people have been evacuated since last week; around 84,000 were allowed to return on Thursday.
- About 60,000 people from suburbs near Bordeaux had already been allowed back earlier in the week.
- The fire affected nine local areas that were evacuated but now see some residents returning.
- Firefighters and volunteers are actively working, with 2,200 firefighters and over 20 aircraft involved.
- Volunteers help by putting out smaller flareups and smoldering spots underground.
- Cooler weather, higher humidity, and some rain are helping to slow the fire.
- A major highway closed during the fire was reopened, improving travel routes near Spain and vacation areas.
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