France says the 'megafire' in its south-western Gironde region is contained and no longer spreading, but wildfires continue to burn in Greece and Spain, according to reporting from the Guardian and CNBC.
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Key facts
- The blaze in France's Gironde region 'is no longer spreading', according to French authorities cited by the Guardian.
- Other fires have reignited or been fuelled by strong winds, the Guardian reported.
- Wildfires continue to burn in Greece, with firefighters also battling blazes in France and Spain, according to CNBC.
- Record low water levels on the Danube have cut nuclear power production in Hungary and hydropower in Serbia, according to CNBC.
France has said the large wildfire in its south-western Gironde region is contained, with authorities stating that the blaze ‘is no longer spreading’, according to the Guardian’s Europe live coverage. The fire had been described as a ‘megafire’.
Despite that progress, other fires have reignited or have been fuelled by strong winds, according to the same Guardian coverage.
Elsewhere on the continent, firefighters continue to battle wildfires in Greece and Spain. CNBC reported that blazes were raging in Greece as crews maintained their efforts in France and Spain.
CNBC also reported that production of nuclear power in Hungary and hydropower in Serbia has fallen because of record low water levels along the Danube.
In separate developments covered in the same Guardian live coverage, nine people were killed in Kyiv in a Russian missile and drone attack, with damage reported in seven districts of the Ukrainian capital. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said fires broke out across the city and that residential buildings, a school and infrastructure sites were hit.
Why it matters
Wildfires are straining emergency services in several European countries at once, while CNBC reports that record low water levels on the Danube have cut nuclear and hydropower output in Hungary and Serbia.
Frequently asked questions
Is the wildfire in France's Gironde region under control?
French authorities say the Gironde blaze is contained and 'is no longer spreading', though officials note other fires have reignited or been fuelled by strong winds.
Which other countries are still fighting wildfires?
According to CNBC, wildfires continue to rage in Greece, and firefighters are still battling blazes in France and Spain.
How is the heat affecting energy production?
CNBC reported that nuclear power production in Hungary and hydropower in Serbia have fallen because of record low water levels along the Danube.
Timeline
- Wildfires rage in Greece as firefighters continue battle in France and Spain
CNBC Top News: Production of nuclear power in Hungary and hydropower in Serbia has fallen because of record low water levels along the Danube.
- France says Gironde ‘megafire’ is contained, as wildfires continue to burn in Greece and Spain – Europe live
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