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France | Firefighters Combat New Blaze in Var
A new fire broke out in the Var region in southeastern France, west of the country, and spread quickly due to the strong Mistral winds, burning approximately a thousand hectares within just a few hours. Despite the efforts of firefighting teams, reinforced by hundreds of personnel, aircraft, and helicopters, the fire remains ongoing. Measures have been put in place to prevent the transport of fuel and gas lighters until Monday morning. At the same time, around 220,000 people have been evacuated from a massive wildfire in Gironde, which lasted nine days and has been largely brought under control, though some risks still remain. Scientists link the recurrence of these fires to climate change driven by human activity, which increases the likelihood of harsh conditions fueling fires in Western Europe.
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