The megafire in France’s southwest Gironde department near Bordeaux, which has burned through 42,000 hectares of forest since July 22, remained “stable” Tuesday morning after a calm night, according to the local prefecture. However, forecasts predict a rise in temperatures up to 33 to 35°C inland during the day, accompanied by a southeast wind, which could reignite the blaze. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
