Wildfires Rage Across Southern France Amidst Persistent Heatwave

Wildfires have devastated 7,800 hectares of land in southern France over eight days, exacerbated by a persistent and suffocating heatwave. The intense heat continues to fuel the blazes, causing significant destruction.

8 Jul, 10:10 — 8 Jul, 10:10

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Wildfires rage across southern France

Firefighters in France are still fighting large wildfires, with a blaze in Pyrénées-Orientales in the south of the country not yet fully contained with 12,000 people evacuated. Fires are also raging In the Drôme and the on the island of Corsica.

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First report: France 24 · 8 Jul, 10:10|Full coverage: 3 · 7h|Window: 7h

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Wildfires rage across southern France

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Météo du jeudi 9 juillet : la canicule persiste et la chaleur reste étouffante

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Wildfires Rage Across Southern France Amidst Persistent Heatwave

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Wildfires rage across southern France

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Wildfires rage across southern France

Météo du jeudi 9 juillet : la canicule persiste et la chaleur reste étouffante

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