France's wildfire risk remains "extremely high" despite a slight improvement in weather conditions, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Thursday, July 30, 2026. He cited ongoing drought and fast-spreading blazes affecting the country.

Nunez noted that higher humidity and weaker winds had somewhat eased conditions. However, authorities still contended with 26 fires nationwide on Wednesday, July 29, alone. He warned that vegetation remains highly combustible, maintaining a significant risk for further wildfires.

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