In France's Gironde region, the country's biggest blaze had not spread during a calm night, authorities said. Both firefighters and residents mobilize against the blazeMore 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. Fire in Greece turns deadly for firefightersTwo firefighters died Wednesday while battling a wildfire in the Rethymno region of Crete, Greece's fire department said. A third firefighter also died Wednesday outside the fire perimeter, after tackling a separate blaze in Greece's southern Peloponnese region.