Wildfires scorch southern France as heat and drought fuel blazes

Wildfires in southern France, fueled by heat and drought, have scorched over 900 hectares in Aude and Herault regions, with 800 firefighters and 150 vehicles deployed. Additional water-bomber aircraft were mobilized as high temperatures and strong winds worsen conditions. The Aude region, frequently affected by wildfires, faces ongoing drought with no rain forecast.