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A tornado of rare intensity tore through several villages in southern France, destroying hundreds of homes and leaving two individuals fighting for their lives. Emergency services have launched recovery operations as authorities assess the full extent of the destruction.
Μεγάλες καταστροφές άφησε πίσω του ο ανεμοστρόβιλος που σάρωσε το χωριό Πομάς στη νοτιοδυτική Γαλλία, προκαλώντας ζημιές σε περίπου 300 σπίτια και τραυματίζοντας 39 ανθρώπους, εκ των οποίων δύο…
Mosquito control operations are being intensified across southwestern France following more than 20 locally contracted cases of the chikungunya virus recorded since August.
Firefighters are battling a wildfire in Luglon, southwestern France, which has already consumed over 1,500 hectares. Crews are hoping for forecast rain to help contain the blaze.
A forest fire in the Landes department of southwestern France, which began on Thursday, continued to spread on Saturday morning, having already burned 1,580 hectares and forcing hundreds of people to evacuate.
A new forest fire in southwestern France has burned 1,100 hectares of forest, prompting authorities to evacuate hundreds of people as firefighters battle the flames amid an extreme heatwave.
Forest fires have reignited in southwestern France due to heat and wind, prompting authorities to prepare for the potential evacuation of nearly 200,000 people as firefighters battle the blaze.
Following one of France's worst wildfires in the Gironde region, life is slowly returning to normal, but the touristy southwest is now confronting the significant economic repercussions, particularly for the tourism sector.
Approximately 200,000 residents have returned to their homes in southwestern France, following their evacuation due to a large wildfire in the Gironde region.
The prefect of fire-ravaged southwestern France announced the 'first somewhat optimistic day' since wildfires broke out, indicating progress in containment efforts.
Higher humidity, cooler temperatures, and a forecast for rain have raised hopes for relief in southwestern France, where wildfires have charred an area four times the size of Paris.
A massive wildfire near Bordeaux, southwestern France, which has burned 42,000 hectares since July 22, did not advance for the third consecutive day. Firefighters are getting relief from falling temperatures, helping to contain the blaze.
Massive wildfires in southwestern France have created a rare and extreme 'firestorm' phenomenon, prompting experts to warn that Europe is facing a new reality regarding such events.
Over 220,000 people in southwestern France are displaced due to ongoing wildfires, with many uncertain when they can return home. The government faces criticism for its perceived unpreparedness in handling the blazes.
As firefighters battle raging blazes in southwestern France, a political debate has emerged regarding conflicting forest management codes, with firefighters advocating for brushwood removal to prevent fires.
Massive wildfires are sweeping across parts of France, Spain, and Portugal, forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate and creating dangerous firestorms. Authorities are racing to contain the blazes before a new heatwave exacerbates conditions.
Massive wildfires near Bordeaux in southwestern France have forced the evacuation of over 220,000 people, marking the largest exodus since World War II.
Firefighters in southwestern France are battling unpredictable and difficult-to-contain wildfires in the Gironde department. They are focusing efforts on protecting homes as the blazes continue to spread.
France has formally requested aerial assistance from the European Union to help combat three large wildfires raging across the country, including blazes in southwestern France that forced 20,000 evacuations and destroyed homes, with residents in areas like Cap Ferret also being evacuated.
Around 12,000 people, including many tourists, have been evacuated from their homes and accommodations in southwestern France due to a large forest fire near Bordeaux. The blaze has reportedly burned thousands of hectares of land, leading to what some describe as 'wild conditions'.
Firefighters battled Spain's largest wildfire of the year, while two firefighters died fighting a blaze in southwestern France, as extreme heat continued across Europe, bringing hailstorms to the Balkans.
A large-scale police operation involving 100 security personnel is underway at the home of 41-year-old Jérôme Baréla in the Gers department of southwestern France. The operation is part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance and suspected murder of 11-year-old Lianna.
The deaths of three elderly people in southwestern France have been linked to the ongoing heatwave hitting the country, while authorities have reported an increase in drownings, as people seek relief from the heat in rivers and lakes.
Biarritz, a stylish coastal town in southwestern France near the Spanish border, is highlighted as a cosmopolitan European capital of surfing, once a favorite destination for aristocrats.
The Fêtes de Bayonne, described as Europe's wildest folk festival, takes place in southwestern France, showcasing unique Basque rituals and traditions. The event is known for its vibrant atmosphere and cultural displays.
A Belgian man suspected of killing a Belgian septuagenarian couple in southwestern France has been charged with assassination and placed in provisional detention. He reportedly attempted suicide on the day of the incident.
Southwestern France has recorded unusually high temperatures, with mercury surpassing 25°C and approaching 30°C, setting new records for the season and resembling May weather.
A powerful tornado struck a village in southwestern France, leaving a trail of destruction and prompting emergency response teams to assess structural damage and ensure public safety.
A powerful tornado swept through villages in Southern France, particularly Pomas, injuring at least 41 people and damaging over 300 homes. The severe weather event caused significant destruction to infrastructure and left many residents displaced.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to visit the Gironde department in southwestern France to launch reconstruction efforts after the area suffered its most destructive wildfires in 70 years.
The EU has mobilized water-bombing aircraft and helicopters to Belgium, where a fire has devastated at least 16 square kilometers. Wildfires continue to grip Europe, with another significant blaze in southwestern France.
New wildfires in southwestern France have forced the evacuation of over 500 people and burned 1,100 hectares. The aftermath of these fires is also impacting the region's timber sector, which is preparing for a massive influx of salvageable wood.
Thousands of tourists and residents have been evacuated from campsites and homes in western and southwestern France due to encroaching vegetation fires.
A feature article describes Collioure, a small but enchanting coastal village in southwestern France where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean, known for its colorful houses and scenic beauty.
European vineyards are experiencing an early harvest due to prolonged heat and drought conditions, while wildfires continue to rage across southwestern France and Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate.
Thousands of residents in southwestern France have been allowed to return to their homes as firefighters gain ground against massive wildfires. The region, including famous Bordeaux wine areas, continues to grapple with the aftermath of the blazes and an ongoing heatwave.
Optimism emerges in southwestern France as a massive wildfire near Bordeaux, raging since July 22, did not spread despite high temperatures. However, experts warn of the potential for 'zombie fires' to reignite.
In less than two hours, the monster fire raging in southwestern France made enormous progress toward a residential area. Firefighters and local residents, with help from the air, managed to halt its progress at the very last minute.
A massive wildfire in southwestern France, which has already burned 420,000 acres, has reignited due to returning high temperatures and strong winds. The situation is worsening after a brief period of stabilization.
Massive wildfires are sweeping across Southern Europe, particularly in France and Spain, leading to tens of thousands of evacuations and creating a 'fire cloud' near Bordeaux. A new extreme heatwave is expected to exacerbate the situation, with temperatures reaching up to 44°C in some areas.
Multiple European countries, including France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, are battling extensive wildfires, leading to evacuations and international aid efforts. The blazes are exacerbated by a severe heatwave, with some areas seeing initial success in containment while others face new outbreaks.
Marion Toutchkov, an expert from France's National Forest Office (ONF), explains why wildfires in southwestern France have been so devastating this summer, stating that 'climate change is faster than us forest protectors.'
Devastating wildfires continue to rage in southwestern France, particularly in the Gironde region, with fires now approaching within 15 kilometers of Bordeaux city center on their sixth day. With 42,000 hectares burned, 2026 is already marked as the worst year ever recorded for wildfires in France, prompting ongoing firefighting efforts.
Massive wildfires are raging across central Spain and southwestern France, forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate, with some fleeing multiple times. Greek Canadair aircraft have been deployed to assist in battling the blazes in Spain, while evacuees in both countries face uncertainty about their homes.
Uncontrolled wildfires are devastating parts of France and Spain, leading to the evacuation of over 100,000 people. Authorities in both countries are struggling to contain the blazes, with some fires declared impossible to extinguish.
Over 20,000 people have been evacuated in southwestern France as large wildfires continue to spread, exacerbated by a heatwave. Croatia has sent a Canadair aircraft to assist France in battling the blazes.
Large wildfires in southwestern France have forced the evacuation of an additional 7,000 people, while multiple firefighters have died battling blazes across Southern Europe, including in Italy and France.
Hundreds of beach visitors in Hendaye, southwestern France, were caught off guard and fled in panic when an unusual meteorological phenomenon struck the beach on a sunny Sunday.
Ten thousand people in southwestern France were forced to evacuate due to a wildfire that is still burning and has already destroyed 4,600 hectares of forest, authorities said on Monday.
Nearly 6,000 people gathered on Sunday in the small town of Fleurance in southwestern France to pay tribute to Lyhanna, the young girl found dead on Thursday.
Powerful thunderstorms and hail are expected to hit southwestern France, particularly starting in the Pyrenees, with urban runoff anticipated in Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrénées.
A new direct flight route has been launched from Bordeaux to Jersey, making the Anglo-Norman island more accessible from southwestern France. This new connection offers an alternative travel option as the summer season approaches.
Southwestern France experienced summer-like temperatures on Tuesday, with records for February 24 broken in many areas, some nearing 30 degrees Celsius.
Rocamadour, a charming small village located in southwestern France atop a cliff, is a popular tourist destination attracting approximately one million visitors annually.
A rare and powerful tornado swept through several villages in the Aude department of southern France, causing widespread destruction, injuring dozens of people, and damaging hundreds of homes.
A French woman, Emma, is cycling over 3,000 kilometers from southwestern France to Prague to personally thank an anonymous Czech bone marrow donor who saved her life after a long battle with leukemia.
Mass strandings of highly venomous Portuguese man-o'-war have been observed along the Aquitaine coastline in southwestern France since July, prompting scientists to investigate the phenomenon and its potential link to climate change.
A major wildfire continues to rage in southwestern France, having already consumed approximately 1,580 hectares in the Landes pine forest. Firefighting forces are battling the blaze, and the situation in the area remains difficult amid rekindling flames.
A new wildfire in southwestern France has led to the evacuation of over 500 people and burned 1,100 hectares, according to officials.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a picturesque coastal town in southwestern France near the Spanish border, is highlighted as an atmospheric destination in the Basque Country, known for its authentic port and historic old town.
Residents of Le Porge in southwestern France were able to return home on Monday after 400 bombs were cleared from the fire-stricken village.
Communities in southwestern France have spent a week battling wildfires, with volunteers aiding firefighting efforts, and are now transitioning from crisis response.
Firefighters in southwestern France are working to control the last hot spots of a massive wildfire that has burned 42,000 hectares of pine forest, an area four times the size of Paris, and forced thousands from their homes, even as the blaze eases.
Authorities in France and Spain report a slight easing in wildfire situations, with 84,000 people near Bordeaux allowed to return home. Drone footage reveals the charred landscape left by the blazes in southwestern France, though new fires continue to flare up in other regions.
As catastrophic fires rage across Europe, particularly in France and Spain, a revolution in firefighting methods is reportedly underway, with southwestern France being severely impacted by large fires near Bordeaux.
A Canadian pastry chef living in Bordeaux, Emily Simmons, was forced to evacuate due to heavy smoke from nearby wildfires. High temperatures and wind continue to fuel the blazes in southwestern France.
Large wildfires persist across southwestern France, with the Bordeaux region particularly affected by ongoing blazes and a looming fourth major heat wave of the year. Firefighters continue to battle the giant wildfire in Gironde, impacting local trees and leaving parts of Biscarrosse's commercial district in ruins.
As firefighters continue to battle major wildfires that have ravaged 42,000 hectares in southwestern France, authorities are also working to prevent burglaries in areas evacuated due to the fires, some of which have now been stabilized.
Firefighters in southwestern France have prevented the spread of a forest fire in the Gironde department, where they are creating firebreaks to contain the blaze. High temperatures are expected to complicate the situation, and Belgian tourists are facing disruptions and cancellations due to the evacuations in the affected holiday areas.
A dense blanket of smoke has hung over Bordeaux since last Friday as a massive wildfire burns its way through southwestern France.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated that the wildfire situation in southwestern France remains 'very unfavourable,' with 2,500 firefighters, including Swiss assistance, battling the blazes after another difficult night.
A television crew preparing for a live report in southwestern France captured a sudden explosion in the background, illustrating the scale of wildfires devastating the region for days.
Slovak firefighters are deploying to southwestern France to assist in combating massive forest fires in the Gironde region. They will be stationed in the municipality of Saumos near Cap Ferret to reinforce civil protection efforts.
Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate due to large wildfires in southwestern France, with tourists packing their bags in preparation for sudden departures.
Firefighters, police, and forest agents are meticulously searching for the ignition point of a major wildfire in southwestern France, treating the scene much like a crime investigation.
A tragedy occurred near the Biarritz lighthouse in southwestern France when a massive rockslide on a beach trapped three divers, killing one and leaving another missing.
A recipe for the 'magic cake' (Gâteau Magique) from southwestern France, known for its unique texture that forms three distinct layers from a single batter during baking.
Following other departments, a new region in southwestern France will implement a measure from May 1st, leading to license suspension for drivers caught using their phone while driving, aiming to enhance road safety.
Kristen Stewart is set to preside over the competition jury of the fourth edition of the Biarritz Nouvelles Vagues Festival which showcases films about youth in Southwestern France. Stewart, who made her directorial debut last year with “The Chronology of Water,” will head a jury comprising of eight international talent. She previously headed the Berlinale […]
Southern and Southwestern France are experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures, with some areas reaching nearly 30°C, breaking several February heat records and making winter feel like spring.