France has entered a state of emergency as record‑breaking wildfires scorch large swaths of the country, with flames described as “apocalyptic” by officials.
In response, the president convened an emergency government meeting to coordinate the national firefighting effort and to assess the situation in real time.
Military forces have been deployed to provide air support, heavy equipment, and additional personnel to assist civilian firefighters on the front lines.
Hundreds of residents in affected regions have been evacuated, and temporary shelters have been established to accommodate displaced families.
Authorities are also reviewing fire prevention strategies, including forest management and stricter regulations on outdoor burning during dry conditions.
