France Halts Spread of ‘Monster’ Wildfire, Reopens Highway

France Halts Spread of ‘Monster’ Wildfire, Reopens Highway
Trees and vegetation burnt by a major fire in Hostens in the Gironde region of southwestern France, on Aug. 12, 2022. Stephane Mahe/Reuters
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PARIS—Firefighters have managed to halt the spread of a “monster” blaze in southwest France, allowing authorities to reopen a stretch of highway to traffic ahead of a busy travel weekend.

“The fire did not advance overnight thanks to the significant means employed,” the local prefect said in a tweet Saturday.