A massive wildfire in Gironde, France, is prompting a government crisis response, drawing criticism from opposition parties who allege a lack of preparedness. The government, led by Minister Lecornu, has deployed the army to assist firefighting efforts as the blaze intensifies. President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to chair an emergency meeting Monday morning to address the rapidly escalating situation. This emergency meeting occurred during what was intended to be the final Council of Ministers meeting before the summer recess, shifting the focus to the unfolding disaster. The fire, dubbed a “mega-fire,” is heavily mobilizing government resources. The situation highlights growing concerns about the impact of climate change and the challenges of responding to increasingly frequent and intense wildfires in the region.