A massive wildfire in Gironde, France, that ravaged 42,000 hectares over ten days is now “contained” according to authorities. This positive development allows over 10,000 additional evacuees to return home, bringing the total number able to do so to 208,000 out of approximately 220,000. While the Gironde fire is contained, another blaze in the Var region remains “not fixed” despite progress reported by the prefect. The Var fire has already destroyed 1,800 hectares. Authorities are cautiously optimistic about the situation in Gironde but continue to monitor the ongoing fire in the Var. The containment marks a significant step forward in battling the widespread wildfires that have impacted southwestern France. This allows residents to begin rebuilding their lives and assessing the damage.