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France firefighters battle blaze and evacuate residents
A widespread fire broke out in southern France, in the Lozère region, about 140 kilometers northwest of Montpellier. According to officials, the likely cause of the fire was a vehicle that caught fire on a local road. Over two hundred firefighters, aided by four water-dropping aircraft, were mobilized to combat the blaze. Their efforts succeeded in containing the fire and saving two threatened homes, but work is still ongoing at the fire front, which is difficult to access. The fire has led to the evacuation of two small villages and currently covers an area of 153 hectares. Persistent dry weather and high temperatures—linked to climate change—remain key factors increasing the risk of wildfires across Europe.
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