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France battles massive wildfire near Paris as heatwave intensifies

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Firefighters in southwest France are engaged in a significant battle against a wildfire that has quadrupled in size compared to Paris. The blaze, exacerbated by high temperatures and dry conditions, is being fought by over 2,200 personnel and supported by more than 20 aircraft. While some fires in other regions have been contained, the Gironde region remains the primary focus of firefighting efforts. AI

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France battles massive wildfire near Paris as heatwave intensifies

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    France battles wildfire 4 times the size of Paris

    Firefighters in southwest France battled an uncontained wildfire four times the size of Paris on Wednesday as temperatures were forecast to reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), threatening to turn a calm night into only a brief reprieve. Authorities in the Gironde r…

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