# France puts out largest wildfire since 1949

https://mins.news/en/item/77535

- France 24, 2026-09-28 17:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260928-france-puts-out-largest-wildfire-since-1949

> Authorities said Monday that the wildfire which burned through 42,000 hectares in southwest France has finally been declared extinguished. The blaze began two months ago and was the country’s largest since 1949.

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