The fire is four times the size of Paris and poses risks due to rising temperatures and winds. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges posed by extreme heat and drought conditions in France, affecting both residents and the vital tourism sector. LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — Firefighters in southwest France battled an uncontained wildfire four times the size of Paris on Wednesday as temperatures were forecast to hit 40 C (104 F), threatening to turn a calm night into only a brief reprieve. Météo-France said Wednesday would be the hottest and driest day of the week, with elevated wildfire danger across every region of France. Suman Naishadham in Madrid, Alex Turnbull in Souge, France and John Leicester and Masha Macpherson in Paris contributed.