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Wildfires Rage Across Southern France Amid Strong Winds and Heatwave Conditions

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Wildfires are sweeping through southern France, scorching 1,210 hectares, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions from Europe's recent heatwave.
Hundreds of firefighters and water-bomber aircraft are deployed, with the largest blaze in Aude destroying 900 hectares.
Authorities are racing to contain the fires, with no casualties reported.

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Wildfires are sweeping through southern France, scorching 1,210 hectares, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions from Europe's recent heatwave. Hundreds of firefighters and water-bomber aircraft are deployed, with the largest blaze in Aude destroying 900 hectares. Authorities are racing to contain the fires, with no casualties reported.

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