France’s 2026 wildfires threaten vineyards amid 40C heat and drought
AI Summary- Wildfires swept through southwestern France’s Gironde and other regions during the 2026 season.
- 40 degrees Celsius was reached in some areas, while 465,000 hectares were reported burned since January.
- French authorities evacuated about 220,000 people, and all major blazes are now under control.