
French 'Megafire' Contained But Exhausted Crews Face 'Zombie Fires' and Long-Term Recovery
A 'megafire' in southwest France, which consumed 42,000 hectares and forced 200,000 evacuations, is finally contained but exhausted crews battle underground 'zombie fires'. The crisis highlights resource shortages and climate change impacts, sparking debate over the fire's origins and preparedness across Europe.

