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France declares victory over largest wildfire since 1949
France has announced that it has gained control over the largest wildfire the country has experienced since 1949. The fire, which started more than a week ago in a pine forest near Bordeaux, has been partially contained. It is considered a consequence of the heatwave and extreme climate events that have led to the drying out of rivers and vegetation. The damage covers approximately 42,000 hectares of forest, resulting in the destruction of around 240 homes and the evacuation of 220,000 people. To date, satellite data indicate that the total area burned in France this year has reached 92,000 hectares, the highest in the past twenty years, reflecting an increasing frequency and severity of wildfires linked to climate change.
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