Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 11:09 CET
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This aerial view shows scorched land following wildfires around the village of Jonquieres, in the Aude department of southern France, on August 18th, 2025. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)
The early heatwave has increased concerns over forest fires for the summer, with several areas already placed on alert.








