France: Most of 224,000 evacuees allowed to return home after devastating fires
Summary
Most of the 224,000 people evacuated because of large wildfires in France have been allowed to go back home. However, a wildfire in the Var region reignited recently, causing nearly 2,500 people to be evacuated again overnight.Key Facts
- Over 224,000 people were evacuated due to major wildfires in France.
- Most evacuees have now been permitted to return home.
- A wildfire in the southeastern Var department flared up again after being controlled for three days.
- Due to the fire flare-up in Var, about 2,500 people had to evacuate overnight.
- The Gironde wildfire was the largest in France in more than 70 years and was recently contained.
- Firefighters continue to face risks despite progress in controlling the fires.
- The wildfires have affected wildlife and important regions like France’s famous Bordeaux wine area.
- The French army is assisting in firefighting efforts using drones and bulldozers.
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