WORLDJul 23 · 08:41 UTCLE MONDE (EN)

Fire ravages forest in southwestern France as thousands evacuated

A forest fire in the Gironde department of southwestern France has forced thousands to evacuate, exacerbated by drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages. Firefighters are working in Le Porge to combat the blaze.

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