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A woman shields herself from the sun in Rennes, France, on 22 June 2026.

Video. Heatwave and wildfire alerts, power cuts in Finistère: France swelters

Updated: 24/06/2026 - 12:17 GMT+2

Temperatures of 40 to 45C are forecast in France on Wednesday 24 June, wildfire alerts are in force in the centre and 68,000 homes in Finistère are without power.

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