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Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave

Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
BBC News Tuesday 28 July 2026, 16:14 UTC 1 min read
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Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.

Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
France (LOCATION) 40C (ORG) Gironde (LOCATION)
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