A vast wildfire in southwest France has been held back by firefighters, at least for the time being. The fire, which has been burning since last week, remained stabilized after a calm night. The burned area covers 420 square kilometers, according to the Gironde prefecture.

Firefighters extinguished flare-ups near the Atlantic coast dunes overnight, bringing them under control. Further details about the wildfire and the ongoing efforts to contain it are available from the source. The fire's unpredictable nature has made it a challenging blaze to battle, with crews working to prevent its spread in the region west of Bordeaux.