Heat axes Paris balls as 14 July commemorates 10 years since Nice attack

As France prepares to celebrate Bastille Day, record-high temperatures have forced the cancellation of firefighters' balls in Paris and its suburbs, with emergency services on high alert. This year's commemorations are particularly poignant as they coincide with the 10th anniversary of the tragic Nice attack on July 14, 2016. To avoid any scheduling conflicts, Paris has moved its annual fireworks display forward by a day. The extreme heat underscores the challenges France faces in managing both public safety and national celebrations during unprecedented climate conditions.