Fury on the Frontline: Europe's Wildfire Crisis Ignites A raging wildfire four times the size of Paris is burning out of control in southwest France, casting a stark light on the continent's ecological crisis.
The Gironde region has seen devastating wildfires before, but this one stands out for its sheer size and eerie calm that greeted firefighters as they battled to contain it.
Rising temperatures, parched landscapes, and perfect storm conditions have ignited some of Europe's most destructive wildfires on record.