Firefighters battle blazes scorching southern France after record heatwave
Summary
Firefighters in southern France are fighting several wildfires caused by very dry weather and record high temperatures. The fires have burned large areas, with no deaths reported, while authorities prepare for another heatwave that may increase the wildfire risk.Key Facts
- Hundreds of firefighters are working on wildfires in southern France, especially near Marseille and the Aude region.
- The fires have burned about 1,210 hectares (2,990 acres) of land.
- Strong winds are making it harder to control the fires.
- About 800 firefighters are battling the biggest fire near the Spain border.
- Over 2,000 people were evacuated from campsites near Fréjus due to a forest fire.
- No casualties have been reported so far.
- The World Meteorological Organization warned that high temperatures and dry conditions raise the risk of wildfires.
- French weather officials say another heatwave could arrive next week.
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