WorldFrench police patrol evacuated areas to prevent burglaries as wildfires rage

Firefighters are continuing to battle major wildfires across southwestern France, where the flames have already ravaged 42,000 hectares. Thousands of people have been evacuated, while some sections of the fires have been stabilised. Authorities are also working to deter burglaries in areas left empty by residents. FRANCE 24’s Carys Garland joined police patrols in the evacuated zones and reports on their efforts as firefighting operations continue.

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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-07-28 11:34Original