Wildfires raging in southwest France are causing a devastating impact on the region’s animal population. Thousands of animals, including deer and hedgehogs, are succumbing to the flames, starvation, and dehydration. Many are unable to escape the rapidly spreading fires. Firefighters and volunteers are actively involved in rescuing surviving wildlife impacted by the disaster. The scale of the loss is significant, with untold numbers of animals perishing. Rescue operations are ongoing, focusing on providing aid to those animals displaced or injured by the fires. The long-term ecological consequences of the wildfires remain to be seen.