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Thousands evacuated due to wildfire in France's southwest

In France, while Paris enjoys respite from the record-breaking heat last month, the riviera and the southwest of France are being swept by fast-moving wildfires. Thousands of residents have been evacuated in a seaside holiday area.

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Thousands evacuated due to wildfire in France's southwest

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Cover image: Firefighters try to extinguish fires burning trees using a wildland water truck near Le Porge, southwestern France, on July 23, 2026. © Romain Perrocheau, AFP

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Issued on: 23/07/2026 - 16:03Modified: 23/07/2026 - 17:14

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