Forest fires threaten Tour de France stage, ravage southern Europe
Summary
Large wildfires are spreading across southern Europe, damaging land and threatening a stage of the Tour de France cycling race in southern France. Officials are deciding whether Monday’s race stage can proceed as the fires force evacuations and stretch firefighting resources.Key Facts
- A wildfire near the Pyrenees in southern France has burned about 1,500 hectares (3,700 acres).
- Around 700 firefighters are working to control the fire.
- The third stage of the Tour de France is planned to finish near the fire area, and officials will decide if it can go on.
- Roads providing access to the race route have been closed due to the fire.
- Wildfires have damaged over 19,000 hectares (47,000 acres) across Portugal, Spain, Greece, and France.
- High temperatures reaching up to 40°C (104°F) and recent heatwaves have worsened fire risks.
- Fires in Greece caused the evacuation of areas near factories in Thessaloniki due to toxic smoke.
- Authorities warn that the wildfire season is starting earlier and may be longer than usual.
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