Pyrocumulonimbus cloud generated by wildfire in southwest France
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French national firefighters federation
Southwest France
July 23, 2026
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A massive wildfire in southwest France created a pyrocumulonimbus cloud. The cloud generated lightning that ignited new fires, complicating firefighting efforts. French officials noted this phenomenon had not been previously observed in the country.
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