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The Guardian
Heroes effort to contain France's megafire
A massive wildfire in southwest France, near Bordeaux, has burned 42,000 hectares of forest, leading to the evacuation of 200,000 residents. Firefighters, volunteers, and emergency services are battling persistent flare-ups caused by underground "zombie" fires amid record-breaking weather conditions linked to climate change. The fire, which reached the outskirts of Bordeaux and destroyed homes, is considered unprecedented in scale, with officials emphasizing the need for long-term strategies to coexist with the forest and prevent future disasters.
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