France is battling its largest wildfire in over 50 years, affecting southern regions, particularly Aude, and covering an area larger than Paris. This fire has resulted in one fatality and numerous injuries, including among firefighters. Despite the fire no longer spreading, it remains active and control is expected to take several weeks. An intense heatwave, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius, adds to the difficulty faced by over 1,300 mobilized firefighters attempting to prevent further blazes. The aftermath has devastated local farming, significantly impacting residents' lives and livelihoods.
Firefighters in southern France face obstacles as wildfires rage across regions impacted by a heatwave, threatening to reignite and complicating containment efforts.
The wildfire in southern Aude, larger than Paris, has caused significant devastation, claiming one life, injuring several, and burning over 16,000 hectares.
Temperatures are expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius as firefighters struggle to control the flames, with predictions indicating the fire won't be under control until late Sunday.
Local residents express frustration and loss, with one farmer declaring a life-altering shift due to the destruction caused by the fire, including the loss of animals.
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