Live: Massive wildfire near Bordeaux 'remains stable' after calm night, local authorities say

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A massive wildfire near Bordeaux in the Gironde department has burned through 42,000 hectares of forest since July 22 and remained stable after a calm night. However, rising temperatures and southeast winds could rekindle the fire according to local forecasts.

The megafire in France's southwest Gironde department near Bordeaux, which has burned through 42,000 hectares of forest since July 22, remained "stable" Tuesday morning after a calm night, according to the local prefecture. However, forecasts predict a rise in temperatures up to 33 to 35°C inland during the day, accompanied by a southeast wind, which could reignite the blaze. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.