WorldWildfires flare in south-west France as region braces for 40C heatwave
Firefighters are battling renewed wildfires across France’s Gironde region as temperatures are expected to reach 40C from Wednesday. More campsites and communities have been evacuated, while about 220,000 people have left their homes across France in recent days and an estimated 240 houses have been destroyed. Spain and Portugal are also fighting major fires.
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BBC News★★★★☆2026-07-28 16:14Original
Wildfires flare in south-west France as region braces for 40C heatwave
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