Paris balls cancelled amid heatwave as 14 July marks 10 years since Nice
- Bastille Day firefighters' balls in Paris and the surrounding suburbs have been cancelled owing to record-high temperatures affecting the capital and most of France, as emergency workers remain on alert.
- Celebrations begin on Monday, with Paris having brought forward its annual fireworks display by a day to avoid clashing with commemorations marking the 10th anniversary of the Nice attack of 14 July 2016.
- Issued on: 13/07/2026 - 19:25Modified: 13/07/2026 - 19:48 2 min Reading time Firefighters in Paris and its close suburbs have decided to cancel their balls, as the heatwave that has hit the r
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- Bastille Day firefighters' balls in Paris and the surrounding suburbs have been cancelled owing to record-high temperatures affecting the capital and most of France, as emergency workers remain on alert.
- Celebrations begin on Monday, with Paris having brought forward its annual fireworks display by a day to avoid clashing with commemorations marking the 10th anniversary of the Nice attack of 14 July 2016.
- Issued on: 13/07/2026 - 19:25Modified: 13/07/2026 - 19:48 2 min Reading time Firefighters in Paris and its close suburbs have decided to cancel their balls, as the heatwave that has hit the r
Sources: RFI