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France on high alert as ongoing heatwave fuels wildfire and pollution risks
The national weather authority has placed multiple departments on high heat alert, while officials warn of worsening air ...
A heatwave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France
PARIS (AP) — A heat wave gripped parts of Europe on Monday, sending temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 Fahrenheit) ...
France wildfire is 'catastrophe on an unprecedented scale', says PM
French Prime Minister François Bayrou says a huge, deadly wildfire sweeping through the south of France is a "catastrophe on ...
France under red alert as heat and fires threaten vineyards
The national weather authority, Meteo-France, placed 12 departments on red alert, France’s highest heat warning, anticipating ...
France’s largest wildfire in decades contained after devastating southern region and wine country
France's largest wildfire in decades has been contained after burning over 160 square kilometers in the south.
France issues red alert as heatwave scorches vineyards and cities in the south
Southwest France faces a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 43°C, forcing firefighters to guard smouldering vineyards after a major wildfire. Twelve departments are under red alert, the ...
Massive French wildfire now contained, 16,000 hectares affected, local authorities say
Smoke rose over the Aude region and drone footage showed swathes of charred earth after the fire swept across an area 1.5 ...