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?

Smoke rises as flames burn during a wildfire at Ares, Grionde, amongst worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 25, 2026.…

What dangers does smoke from wildfires pose? Who is most at risk? Here are some answers to health questions often asked, especially now with large wildfires raging in France and…