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A French Village Becomes a Ghost Town After the Wildfires

A French Village Becomes a Ghost Town After the Wildfires
NYT World Saturday 01 August 2026, 09:02 UTC By Bethlehem Feleke, Alex Pena, Michael Anthony Adams, Mark Boyer and Yasu Tsuji 1 min read
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Wildfires in France have forced tens of thousands of people from their homes and left entire towns deserted along the southwest coast. We visited Claouey, an empty beach town, and found a handful of residents who chose to stay, including one man who’s made it his mission to care for all the village pets.

Wildfires in France have forced tens of thousands of people from their homes and left entire towns deserted along the southwest coast. We visited Claouey, an empty beach town, and found a handful of residents who chose to stay, including one man who’s made it his mission to care for all the village pets. [Image text:] RARY 33 2025
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