Heat Wave Forces Fireworks Cancellations Across France
Source:Holiday Party /
Time:2026-08-29
France's 2026 Bastille Day celebrations were disrupted by a severe heat wave – the country's third heat wave of the year – with red-alert conditions forcing the cancellation of traditional fireworks and firefighters' balls in many regions .
Impact:
Traditional fireworks displays cancelled in multiple municipalities due to fire risk .
Forest fires raging in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris and areas of southern France .
Spectators at the Paris parade braved scorching heat, with many wearing hats and brandishing small fans .
The Eiffel Tower and other landmarks were closed to visitors as a precaution .
Despite the extreme heat, tens of thousands of members of the public obtained special QR codes to attend the Paris celebrations .
