France is in crisis as a wildfire in the southwest forces over 220,000 people to flee their homes, burning an area four times the size of Paris and fueled by lightning strikes that keep reigniting the flames. Evacuations, often in the middle of the night, have emptied entire towns, with families like Morgane Bonichot’s—fleeing with pets—finding temporary shelter under difficult conditions. Despite a brief pause, the fire surged again, pushing evacuees from campsites and holiday homes. The blaze, part of a broader wildfire emergency affecting Spain and southwestern Europe, underscores how climate change is intensifying extreme weather, with authorities warning residents won’t be allowed back until the flames are fully contained.

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