World NewsFrance battles wildfire 4 times the size of Paris as soaring heat threatens new surgeFrance battles massive fireFirefighters in southwest France battled an uncontained wildfire four times the size of Paris on Wednesday as temperatures were forecast to reach 40 C (104 F), threatening to turn a calm night into only a brief reprieve. More than 2,200 firefighters and over 20 aircraft remained mobilized, backed by crews from across France and European partners. Météo-France said Wednesday would be the hottest and driest day of the week, with elevated wildfire danger across every region of France. More than 1,160 square kilometers (448 square miles) have burned across France this year, according to the Interior Ministry. Western Europe recorded its hottest June on record, with extreme heat and widespread dryness contributing to the spread and intensification of fires in France and Spain, Copernicus said.