As France suffers a second weekend of stifling temperatures, many départements at also at "high risk" of wildfires with one in particular facing a "very severe risk".
France's record-breaking heatwave has increased the chances of wildfires, with dozens of départements at high risk.
As France prepares for its second weekend of scorching temperatures, local authorities across the country are banning the sale of alcohol while festivals, events and sports fixtures have been cancelled.
Although temperatures are predicted to finally start to fall over the weekend, much of France will still be facing extremely high temperatures, with 50 départements remaining on red alert.
With the high temperatures comes an increased risk of wildfires, however.
