Greece Wildfire

Flames burn an olive tree during a wildfire in the Rethymno region on the southern Greek island of Crete, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, where two firefighters died while battling the blaze.

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Cooler weather and potential rain move into the French region torched by wildfires

Cooler weather and potential rain move into the French region torched by wildfires

Higher humidity, cooler temperatures, and rain are raising hopes of relief for southwestern France. This region has been battling wildfires that have charred an area four times the size of Paris. The national weather service forecasts light rain in Lege-Cap Ferret, a leading edge of the devastated area. Local officials reported a calm night, with the fire not growing beyond 42,000 hectares. Fire crews remain fully mobilized with 2,200 firefighters and over 20 aircraft. Temperatures are set to drop, and an orange heat wave alert has been lifted. The fires are part of a wider emergency affecting southern Europe.