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France Battles Massive Wildfires Amid Heatwave and Evacuations
France is battling extensive wildfires, particularly in the Gironde region, with over 2,200 firefighters and 20 aircraft mobilized. This year, more than 1,160 square kilometers have burned across France. Thousands of residents have been evacuated, with some struggling with wildfire smoke. The army has deployed 1,500 soldiers to assist firefighters. Despite a temporary calm, a fourth heatwave with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in the affected area poses a risk of reigniting embers.
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Left 1 · Centre 1 · Right 0 n = 2
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (1): NDTV
- International (3): Associated Press, Deutsche Welle, France 24