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Wildfires ravage southwest France: Thousands face devastation after evacuation
A wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight, increasing the total to 220,000 displaced in the Gironde region. Flames near Bordeaux are exacerbated by shifting winds and arid conditions, complicating efforts to control the blaze.
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