France's Largest Wildfire in Decades Brought Under Control
The fire scorched over 16,000 hectares in southern France
French authorities have announced that the country’s largest wildfire in over 70 years has been brought under control after burning through more than 16,000 hectares in the southern region.
The massive blaze destroyed homes, forced the evacuation of thousands, and overwhelmed firefighters amid scorching heat and persistent drought conditions.
Officials say favorable weather and coordinated emergency response were key in stabilizing the area, although damage assessments are still underway.