Macron holds crisis meeting as record wildfires force 250,000 from homes in southwest France

The Associated Press reported that on July 27, 2026, Macron held a crisis meeting and visited a firefighting coordination center in southwest France as wildfires described as the country's worst since World War II forced around 250,000 people to evacuate. AP quoted Macron telling crews to 'stay strong' and pledging 'we will win this battle together,' vowing that France would rebuild.