On August 2, French editorial priorities shifted from the Gironde megafire to a new industrial blaze in Moselle. Morning headlines reported a fire at a Seveso-classified warehouse, prompting authorities to order 30,000 residents to confine themselves. This story dominated coverage through midday, with outlets detailing the chemical risks and the three-hour confinement. By afternoon, attention returned to wildfires: a new, 'particularly complex' fire erupted near Carcassonne, burning over 100 hectares and forcing evacuations, while the Var fire remained uncontained. The Gironde fire, though fixed, continued to generate stories about tourism losses and long-term surveillance. The Ceuta migrant crisis persisted as a secondary thread, with reports on Spain's floating barrier and the death of a young Moroccan footballer. International news included Trump's suspension of strikes on Iran and a deadly Moscow restaurant explosion.