Europe Sends Firefighting Planes to France
Firefighting teams in France are continuing to combat large forest fires along the Atlantic coast and in the southern part of the country, with support from European Union partners, including Croatia, Portugal, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The most severe fires occurred near Bordeaux, where approximately 20,000 people were evacuated from camps and resorts. The fires have burned an area of 4,800 hectares, as hot, dry weather and temperatures reaching up to 39°C persist. About 800 firefighters and 260 vehicles have been deployed; one firefighter sustained minor injuries. Meanwhile, the fires continue to consume areas, highlighting the difficulty in controlling them amidst the hot and dry conditions.
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