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Southern France Wildfires Under Siege | France News
Southern France braces for wildfire disaster as four departments—Aude, Bouches-du-Rhône, Vaucluse, and Var—are on red alert amid scorching temps, fierce winds, and bone-dry air. In Var, a one-week blaze has destroyed over 1,850 hectares and 40 homes, with firefighters bracing for a brutal day. Public access to forests is banned, outdoor work restricted after 1 PM, and highway rest stops closed. Meanwhile, heatwaves hit Var and Vaucluse, while a Drôme fire remains unstable. Gironde’s emergency fund of 300,000 euros aids July wildfire victims, and a national drought-response plan kicks in to…
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