It's easy to feel powerless in the face of the ravaging wildfires that are taking place across France, but there are some ways you can help.
While firefighters remain on the front line, there are also practical ways members of the public can support those affected - both during an active emergency and in the weeks that follow.
Donate to relief organisations
If you want to provide immediate support, financial donations are usually the most effective option. Aid organisations can use the funds to buy exactly what is needed.
The Secours Populaire, a major French non-profit organisation that fights poverty, social exclusion, and inequality in France, has launched an appeal to help people affected by wildfires, providing emergency assistance. The charity says it will also need volunteers once the immediate crisis has passed.
