Scorched Earth: Southern France's Wildfire Crisis Exposes Climate Inaction A devastating wildfire that swept through southern France over the weekend has left a trail of destruction and forced evacuations in its wake.
The blaze, which burned nearly 200 hectares near Draguignan, is just the latest example of the region's chronic wildfire problem.
Over 600 firefighters battled the inferno, receiving reinforcements from four neighboring departments to help contain the fire.