Wildfires in France: Tourists urged to stay vigilant as thousands evacuate

Over 3,000 residents and holidaymakers were forced to evacuate campsites and homes in southwestern France as a fast-moving wildfire spread across the Pyrenees region. The blaze, fueled by high temperatures and winds, damaged houses, a campsite, and a warehouse, while roads and train services were temporarily disrupted. Although the fire has been contained, authorities remain on high alert as the country faces another bout of extreme heat. France, along with many other European countries, has been grappling with wildfires and heatwaves due to the El Niño weather pattern and global warming.