French officials describe the ongoing wildfires as the most severe since World War II, according to reports. The fires have been raging across the country amid a summer of record heat and drought.
French officials have described the wildfires currently sweeping the country as the most difficult situation since World War II, according to reports. The statement comes as France continues to battle a severe fire season that has already drawn widespread response.
As The Zioneer reported on July 27, President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency cabinet meeting as massive fires threatened the city of Bordeaux, with hundreds of thousands evacuated across France and Spain. A wildfire monitoring agency previously reported that the area burned by mid-July had set a new record. The fires have been fueled by an extreme heat wave, with temperatures reaching 44.3°C in late June, and have prompted the arrest of dozens on suspicion of arson or negligence.
No further details on the current situation or the specific source of the quote were immediately available. The Zioneer will continue to monitor the situation.
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