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French officials warn of ongoing fires during heatwave
The article discusses the efforts of French authorities to control ongoing wildfires in the Gironde region in the southwest of the country, which have burned approximately 42,000 hectares since the fires began last Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to rise to around 40 degrees Celsius with a new heatwave that could make it even more difficult to contain the flames. Although the situation was generally stable overnight, authorities warn that the upcoming heatwave, accompanied by even drier winds, may worsen the situation. About 220,000 people have been evacuated, and they are prevented from returning to their homes until full control is achieved. Meanwhile, firefighting efforts have resulted in the destruction of 240 homes and injuries to 84 firefighters.
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