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France forest fires displace thousands
The article discusses the massive wildfires in southwestern France, particularly near Bordeaux. The fires, which spread rapidly due to drought and record-breaking heatwaves, have led to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of residents. Firefighting efforts are ongoing to control the flames, which have burned more than 42,000 hectares—more than four times the size of Paris. These fires are among the largest recorded in France since World War II, and it is expected that this will be the largest civilian evacuation in the country during peacetime. Minister Laurent Nunez noted that the situation remains serious, with the movement of the fires being unpredictable, and emphasized that the effects of drought and hot weather have significantly contributed to the ignition and rapid spread of the fires.
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