Northern France camps evacuate 1,200 amid wildfires

Approximately 1,200 people have been evacuated from camps in northern France due to wildfires. Authorities explained that the fires broke out near the beach in the Pas-de-Calais region, with one fire brought under control while the other intensified due to unfavorable weather conditions, leading to the displacement of residents to emergency shelters. Europe is facing an unusually intense wildfire season caused by heatwaves, with estimates suggesting costs could reach up to 15 billion euros as a result, according to the French Minister for Ecological Transition.

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