Organisers shorten and reroute the Tour de France’s final stage in Paris because wildfire emergencies in southwest France strain local emergency services, including security and medical support. Multiple outlets report that Sunday’s traditional Paris stage is reduced from an originally planned 133 kilometres to 89 kilometres. The adjusted route is designed to lessen demands on responders who are redeployed to help contain major blazes, including fires near Bordeaux. As part of the change, the stage is largely confined to Paris, with the segment now running fully within the city limits, according to reports. Several outlets describe the revised format as moving the start to the Champs-Élysées and changing the overall route so that the finish and ceremonial procession are still held around the avenue, but over a shorter distance. The changes are presented as a safety and logistics measure to ensure organisers can continue the race while allowing emergency teams to focus on wildfire response.