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Firefighters in southwestern France are addressing remaining hot spots of a wildfire that burned 42,000 hectares, displacing 224,000 people, though 144,000 have returned. Lower temperatures and humidity have eased pressure, but hot spots persist. Ukraine is sending 70 civil security personnel to assist, while wildfires continue across Europe.

Firefighters in southwestern France are managing the last hot spots of a wildfire that burned 42,000 hectares, forcing 224,000 people to flee. The fire has stabilized but remains a concern. Authorities report 144,000 evacuees have returned, and investigations into the fire's origin are ongoing.