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Wildfire erupts in southern France, forcing evacuations

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A wildfire erupted in the Lozère region of southern France on Sunday, prompting evacuations and requiring the deployment of over 200 firefighters. The blaze, which had consumed approximately 90 hectares by late afternoon, is suspected to have originated from a car fire on a local road. Firefighting efforts are ongoing, with aerial support from Canadair water bombers, but the situation remains uncontrolled. AI

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Wildfire erupts in southern France, forcing evacuations

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Over 200 firefighters battle blaze in southern France

    A fast-moving wildfire was raging in southern France on Sunday, forcing evacuations as more than 200 firefighters raced to contain the blaze. The fire broke out at around 12.45pm in the Lozere region, about 140km (85 miles) northwest of Montpellier. Officials said it might have b…

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