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‘It felt like being in a disaster movie’: uncertainty after evacuation from France’s Gironde wildfire
Residents in France's Gironde region were evacuated due to an 'extremely intense' wildfire, with Krishma and Nassir describing a dark, smoky sky and a burning smell that caused respiratory distress. The evacuation left many feeling uncertain and terrified, likening the experience to a disaster movie.
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