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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt

Thousands more forced from their homes as heatwave threatens to intensify France wildfires

  • An additional 4,000 people have been ordered to evacuate campsites, tourist residences and leisure parks in France , specifically in the Lacanau Ocean area and along both shores of the strip.
  • These new evacuation orders are a precautionary measure ahead of an anticipated heatwave expected to impact the region later today.
  • The latest evacuations contribute to a larger total, with over 360,000 people already having been evacuated across France and Spain due to ongoing crises.
  • Firefighters in both France and Spain are engaged in a critical effort to bring raging wildfires under control.
  • This urgent action is necessary before the return of severe heatwave conditions to the two countries, which officials fear would exacerbate the current wildfire situation.

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