Early Forest Fires: Around 12,000 Hectares Affected Since Season Start, Authorities Alarmed

Paris - 10.07.2026: Fire brigades have been on constant duty in several regions of France since the start of the summer season: according to consistent reports from authorities and the media, nearly 12,000 hectares of forest and vegetation have been affected by fires since the season began. In the first week of July alone, 9,921 hectares burned - a figure that is well above last year’s level and that sharpens the situation unusually early this year.The Interior Ministry coordinated repeated situation meetings with prefectures and operational commands in recent days. ...