France fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames

Maëlys said her friends own big water tanks, which they then use to try to put out fires that flare-up to prevent them from spreading.

His motivation for wanting to protect his home is relatable, but did he really believe he and Clement could stop the wildfires on their own?

As the smoke eases, firefighters then move into the forest on foot to try and contain the latest flare-up.