France records 7000 heatwave deaths

The summer of 2026 in France experienced the highest temperatures in over 120 years, with intense heatwaves causing the deaths of around 7,000 people by the end of July. The main heatwaves occurred between June and August, with one lasting 23 days, setting a new record. These heatwaves also triggered widespread wildfires that destroyed areas such as Gironde, with the burned regions increasing sixfold compared to the average of the past twenty years.