Wildfires Force Tour de France Changes | Belfast News

Wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing 250,000 people to flee as flames threaten vineyards near Bordeaux and push emergency services to their limits. France deployed a military plane to drop flame retardant, while the Tour de France was cut short to free up security for firefighting. One death in Spain underscores the deadly danger, as fires fueled by extreme heat generate their own winds. Soldiers, masks, and international aid—including water-dropping aircraft—are rushing in as climate change turns landscapes into tinderboxes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe176db3c5661f28