Live Issued on: 28/07/2026 - 07:47Modified: 28/07/2026 - 07:51 Burned land and a vehicle are shown in France's Gironde on July 27, 2026. © Manon Cruz, Reuters The megafire in France's southwest Gironde department near Bordeaux, which has burned through 42,000 hectares of forest since July 22, remained "stable" Tuesday morning after a calm night, according to the local prefecture. However, forecasts predict a rise in temperatures up to 33 to 35°C inland during the day, accompanied by a southeast wind, which could reignite the blaze. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. Yesterday's key developments: French President Emmanuel Macron vowed "to rebuild a different kind of forest" as he visited fire-ravaged southwest France. The fire burning in France's Bordeaux area was "broadly stable overnight" from Sunday, local authorities said. Holiday camp activities were cancelled in the Gironde department of France's Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Macron held a crisis cabinet meeting on the wildfires Monday morning. (FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)
Live: Massive wildfire near Bordeaux 'remains stable' after calm night, local authorities say
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