France and Spain Race to Contain Fires Before Some Areas Reach 104 Degrees
NYT > World News·July 28, 2026

Firefighters in France and Spain are working to contain massive blazes during a brief window of favorable conditions. They aim to bring the fires under control before a heatwave hits, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 104 degrees in some areas. The intense heat is forecasted to exacerbate the fires, making containment more challenging. Firefighters are racing against time to make progress before the extreme temperatures set in.
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