Wildfire Detections in Southwestern France as of July 28

Record heat has fueled wildfires in and around France’s Gironde region

Map shows extensive wildfires across France’s Gironde region, which authorities warn could burn for months.

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The map shows active fire detections between 21 and 28 July 2026, grouped by NASA’s detection windows.

Chart: CFR/Lara Yeyati PreissSource: VIIRS 375m/NOAA-20 active fire data via NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System; Préfecture de la Gironde. Data as of 12 p.m. EDT 28 July 2026.