Exhausted Crews Battle Wildfire as Heat Grips Southwest France The relentless heat wave gripping southwest France has pushed one of the country's most destructive wildfires to a critical point.
The blaze, which has already scorched 240,000 hectares and forced 220,000 people to evacuate, is being battled by French firefighters who are struggling to contain it.
Images from Le Temple show exhausted crews fighting the inferno. Firefighters from across France are working tirelessly, often without adequate logistical support, to contain hot spots and prevent further destruction.