France faces new heatwave and wildfire warnings as fires spread
France is currently experiencing a severe heatwave that has led to the declaration of maximum alert in most areas, with temperatures expected to reach 39 and 40 degrees Celsius in some regions. This weather has caused wildfires that burned over 25,000 hectares, leading to the evacuation of two villages in Savoie. Additionally, there has been a roughly 20% increase in drowning incidents, and many tourist activities and attractions have been halted, including early closures of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. Firefighting efforts have been hampered, and the death toll among the elderly has risen.
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