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More than 15,000 people evacuated as wildfire spreads in France

More than 15,000 people evacuated as wildfire spreads in France
Sky News Thursday 23 July 2026, 10:36 UTC 1 min read
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Smoke and flames rise in Le Porge as a wildfire burns in a forest area in the Gironde department amid worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Smoke and flames rise in Le Porge as a wildfire burns in a forest area in the Gironde department amid worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 22, 2026. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
France (LOCATION) Le Porge (ORG) Gironde (LOCATION) Stephane Mahe TPX (PERSON)
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