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France endures its worst fires since WWII
France is currently experiencing unprecedented wildfires since World War II, particularly in the regions of La Gironde and Occitania, with the fires continuing to spread and expand. Since the beginning of the year, 116,000 hectares of forests have been destroyed, including 42,000 hectares over the past week, leading to the evacuation of 225,000 people, halting operations of hundreds of companies, and significantly damaging tourism. France has sought assistance from European partners, sending 7 aircraft and 4 helicopters from the European Union and Switzerland to help combat the fires. However, a shortage of specialized aircraft and the age of some complicate firefighting efforts, especially at night. The country's President, Emmanuel Macron, has held direct ministerial meetings to monitor the crisis, amid forecasts of temperatures rising to 40°C, which increases the risk of continued and expanding fires. These fires are described as a wide "fire war" threatening the southern and Algerian regions, scattered across mountains and Corsica. If the situation persists, the damage could surpass previous disasters.
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