A sign made by a child in support of firefighters battling wildfires, at a sport complex transformed to a donation centre, in Sainte-Helene, Gironde department, France, amid drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 31, 2026. The sign reads "Thank you firefighters". REUTERS/Yves Herman Photo: YVES HERMAN/REUTERS
A firefighter takes part in controlled burning operations in Le Porge, Gironde department, amid drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 30, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier Photo: Sarah Meyssonnier/REUTERS
A firefighter reacts while battling a so-called "zombie fire", a wildfire that can smoulder underground for extended periods, amid drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, in Les Andrauts, Gironde department, France, July 29, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga Photo: Florion Goga/REUTERS
