Thousands evacuated in southern France as wildfires rage

Hundreds of firefighters are battling wildfires in the south of the country that are being fueled by wind, drought and heat.

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Firefighters battle blazes scorching southern France after record heatwave

Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires raging in southern France on Thursday after weeks of dry weather and record temperatures, with a further heatwave forecast to hit the country in the coming days.

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Firefighters battle blazes across Europe as thousands evacuated in France

Fires have spread across Europe

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Storms expected across Serbia

The national weather service (RHMZ) warned of storms across Serbia on Thursday following the heat wave.

More than 1,200 hectares burnt! Firefighters battle southern France wildfires after deadly heatwave

On Thursday, southern France faced intense wildfires that scorched more than 1,200 hectares, ignited by strong winds and dry conditions following a severe heatwave. The most significant blaze occurred in Aude, close to Spain, devouring 900 hectares. Firefighters, supported by water-bombing aircraft, fought bravely to control the situation, and thankfully, no casualties have been reported.

By TOI World Desk

Wildfires spread across southern France, as heatwave reignites forest concerns

Wildfires have broken out across southern France, forcing evacuations and stretching firefighting teams as the country prepares for the third heatwave of the summer, with the country's forests under increasing threat from climate change and disputes over logging.

By RFI

Firefighters battle blazes in southern France after European heatwave

Firefighters were battling several wildfires fanned by strong winds in southern France on Thursday, as the country grappled with parched conditionsfollowing Europe’s recent heatwave. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said three blazes, two of which broke out on the western edge of the Mediterranean port city of Marseille, had scorched a combined area of 1,210 hectares […]

Firefighters battle blazes in southern France after European heatwave

More than 1,000 hectares burned as wildfires continue in southern France

Firefighters battle blazes near Marseille and on Herault-Aude border as strong winds hamper containment efforts

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Wildfires rage in France, 3,000 people evacuated

Wildfires are raging across southern France, forcing the evacuation of nearly 3,000 people. A record heatwave has exacerbated the risk of France wildfires. Read More: https://punchng.com/wildfires-rage-in-france-3000-people-evacuated/

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Southern France wildfires force mass evacuations as 2,000 firefighters battle blazes

According to local authorities, 1,500 people were evacuated from the city's camps, and the airport in the nearby city of Perpignan was closed The post Southern France wildfires force mass evacuations as 2,000 firefighters battle blazes appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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