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Southern France Wildfire
Tracked across 3 sources · Updated 3h ago
A wildfire in southern France forced mass evacuations, burning 1,700 hectares initially and later spreading to over 10,000 hectares, with 40,000 people evacuated.
How it unfolded
17h ago
40,000 evacuated, fire spreads to 10,000 hectares
3d ago
Fire burns 1,700 hectares, nearly 400 evacuated
4d ago
Hundreds flee as wildfire starts in southern France
What happened earlier
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Full story →Nearly 40,000 People Evacuated Amid Wildfire In Southwest France: Minister
Nearly 40,000 people evacuated due to wildfire in southwest France, according to French Minister.
Hundreds of firefighters have been battling flames west of Bordeaux for several days.
The wildfire is a major developing disaster with significant evacuation numbers.
The event has national significance due to the scale of evacuation and firefighting effort.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Hundreds flee as wildfire rips through southern France
A fast-moving wildfire erupted Tuesday in southern France's Var region, forcing hundreds from their homes.
Nearly 1,000 firefighters and water-bombing aircraft battled the blaze, which burned 1,700 hectares in hours.
Evacuations occurred around Cotignac, Montfort-sur-Argens, Correns, Ponteves, and Sillans-la-Cascade.
Firefighters carried out over 100 water and retardant drops using Canadair water bombers, helicopters, and Dash aircraft.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Southern France wildfire forces mass evacuations as 1,700 hectares burn in hours
A wildfire in southern France's Var region burned 1,700 hectares in hours.
Nearly 400 people evacuated and over 2,300 homes lost electricity.
Almost 1,000 firefighters and water-bombing aircraft fought the blaze.
The fire started near Ponteves and spread rapidly despite weakening winds.