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Wildfires in France: French farmers provide water tankers to help fight fire

Wildfires in France: French farmers provide water tankers to help fight fire

Summary

Large wildfires are burning in southwest France, causing thousands of people to leave their homes. French farmers are helping firefighters by bringing water tankers to supply water for putting out the fires.

Key Facts

  • The wildfires in southwest France are some of the largest since World War II.
  • About 42,000 hectares (104,000 acres) of land have burned.
  • Around 220,000 people have been evacuated to safer areas.
  • Farmers are supporting the firefighting effort by delivering water in tankers.
  • High winds have made it harder to control the fires.
  • Firefighters are exhausted after many days of continuous work.
  • Authorities describe the fire situation as still very serious.
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