France records its hottest summer since measurements began over a century ago
A gate and villa are burned after wildfires in Cotignac, France, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, as drought conditions worsen following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France. (AP Photo/Philippe Magoni) 2026-09-03T15:50:26Z PARIS (AP) — France recorded its hottest summer si.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated disasters & weather brief. The source report from AP says: A gate and villa are burned after wildfires in Cotignac, France, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, as drought conditions worsen following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France. (AP Photo/Philippe Magoni) 2026-09-03T15:50:26Z PARIS (AP) — France recorded its hottest summer si.
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- Published: Sep 3, 2026, 4:23 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Disasters & Weather
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