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Macron Warns of Tough Weeks
French President Emmanuel Macron called for unity and resilience in facing the major wildfires currently raging in the Gironde region in southwestern France. These fires have recently reignited and are now considered the most widespread since the beginning of the year, having burned areas exceeding 116,000 hectares. Extensive firefighting efforts have been launched using planes and helicopters. The fires have destroyed 240 homes over 24 hours and burned 500 hectares, while 88 firefighters have been injured. A new heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching 40°C is expected to cause the fires to intensify further, as low humidity persists and forest destruction worsens due to climate change and severe drought. Macron emphasized the importance of reforesting in ways that adapt to the changing climate, stressing the need for solidarity to confront this challenge.
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