southern France
Coverage of southern France in the Nexus archive.
- Record Heat Drives Wildfires in Europe, Forces Thousands to Evacuate
Record heat has caused wildfires in southern France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece, forcing thousands to evacuate. The wildfires are part of climate-driven extreme weather events globally.
- 'Never before have 11,000 hectares burned this early in the summer in southern France in at least the past 20 years'
A record 11,000 hectares burned in southern France this early in the summer, marking the first such occurrence in at least the past 20 years. A firefighter was seen combating flames near Perpignan on July 6, 2026.
- Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
A man has confessed from jail to killing his wife, Delphine Jubillar, who went missing in southern France in December 2020 during the COVID pandemic. Her body has not been found.
- Man confesses from jail to killing wife, says he will reveal location of body
A man has confessed from jail to killing his wife and claims he will reveal the location of her body. Delphine Jubillar went missing in southern France in December 2020 during the COVID pandemic, and her body has not been found.
- Europe burns in blowtorch heatwave: Thousands evacuated as 'catastrophic' wildfires ravage southern France, 'poisonous clouds' choke Greece and inferno rages on the Costa Brava
Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave causing catastrophic wildfires in southern France, poisonous clouds in Greece, and an inferno on the Costa Brava. Thousands have been evacuated due to the escalating crisis.
- 10,000 people evacuated as wildfire tears through southern France
A fast-moving wildfire in southern France has forced the evacuation of around 10,000 people and burned over 1,500 hectares. The incident has led to significant displacement and environmental impact.
- Thousands evacuated in southern France as wildfires rage
Thousands of people were evacuated in southern France due to raging wildfires. A firefighter water bomber helicopter is being used to combat the blaze in Pouzols-Minervois, southwestern France.
- After heat wave: Wildfires ravage southern France
Wildfires in southern France, fueled by strong winds, are being battled by firefighters. Nearly 3,000 tourists and locals were evacuated.
- Firefighters battle blazes scorching southern France after record heatwave
Firefighters in southern France are battling wildfires caused by weeks of dry weather and record temperatures. A new heatwave is expected to exacerbate the situation in the coming days.
- Record French Solar Power Output Pushes Prices Below Zero
France has achieved a record high in solar power output, which has driven electricity prices below zero. This milestone was reached due to an increased amount of photovoltaic panels in southern France. The surge in solar energy production has significantly impacted the country's energy market.