Blazing Crisis: France Faces Largest Wildfire in Eight Decades

Firefighters in France are battling the country's largest wildfire in nearly 80 years, with over 16,000 hectares burned. The blaze has caused one fatality, left three missing, and critically injured two, including a firefighter. The fire, situated near the Mediterranean, remains uncontrolled amidst rising temperatures.

Firefighters in southern France are tackling the nation's largest wildfire in 80 years, which has already claimed one life and remains out of control, despite efforts to contain it since Tuesday.

The wildfire, rapidly consuming over 16,000 hectares, poses a significant threat to human safety and property, with three individuals missing and two critically injured, including a firefighter.

Authorities warn of escalating threats as the Mediterranean region faces hotter, drier conditions, with another heatwave predicted for parts of southern France.

(With inputs from agencies.)