Gironde Wildfire 'Has Not Progressed'

The wildfire that ravaged 42,000 acres in France's Gironde region "has not progressed," officials said late Wednesday. "Seven fairly significant flare-ups" were recorded during the day. "Three are still active, but they remain within the areas already affected by the fire," Gironde prefect Sophie Brocas said.

Bordeaux is a city in Gironde. As of late last night, flames have remained miles away from the main wine-producing estates, and the fires have not directly destoryed the famous vineyards.

Officials expressed hope the night would remain calm and that a sharp drop in temperatures forecast for Thursday would actually occur. If so, "we can reasonably be more optimistic" about the coming days and "envisage a return to a more normal life" for residents, particularly the more than 200,000 people evacuated, she added.

Watch through a firefighter's "smart" glasses as the battle proceeds.

So far, 126 firefigters have been injured, officials said. They warned the blaze could continue to smoulder underground for months as a so-called "zombie fire", while major transport disruption and poor air quality persist across the region.