Almost a quarter of France is now affected by smoke from the huge wildfires raging in the south of the country - so how dangerous is this and what steps can you take to protect yourself?
France's 2026 wildfire season is shaping up to be one of its worst yet, with huge blazes in the south west, as well as smaller fires in central or norther France - and likely more to come. Find the latest here.
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Even people several hundred kilometres away have reported smelling smoke, while skies have taken on an eerie, otherworldly quality due to the smoke.
Large parts of France are now under warnings for poor air quality, linked to the wildfires.
