The spread of wildfires in western France has halted, offering a critical window for emergency crews to contain the remaining blazes.
Local prefecture officials confirmed that the total burned area has not increased since Sunday, citing a shift in weather conditions that has become more favorable for firefighting operations.
Six active fires continue to burn, primarily concentrated along the coastline near the Grand Crohot dunes and south of the town of Lacanau.
The stabilization of the perimeter marks a significant development in what has been one of the most severe forest fire events in the country's recent history.
The operational pause comes alongside ongoing criminal investigations into the origins of the blazes.
French authorities have taken three men into custody in southern France, with two facing charges for allegedly setting off fireworks during the crisis.