WorldFrance is bracing for its fourth major heat wave of the year on Tuesday, as soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions across the nation's southwest put pressure on crews battling the giant wildfire in the Bordeaux region.Fire in southwestern France began July 22, forcing 220,000 people to fleePosted: Jul 28, 2026 2:10 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoCBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices·About CBC NewsCorrections and clarifications·Submit a news tip·
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France is bracing for its fourth major heat wave of the year on Tuesday, as soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions across the nation's southwest put pressure on crews battling the giant wildfire in the Bordeaux region.










