While firefighters continue to battle the blazes in the south-west, people in France are likely to notice ongoing disruption linked to the fires, from road and rail closures to delays in deliveries.
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Updated: Wed 29 Jul 2026 11:59 CET
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France's huge wildfires are causing disruption to a range of services in France. Photo by Baz Ratner / POOL / AFP
While firefighters continue to battle the blazes in the south-west, people in France are likely to notice ongoing disruption linked to the fires, from road and rail closures to delays in deliveries.
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