Firefighters Battle Flare-ups Amidst Searing Heat in Gironde Region

Fire crews in France are contending with flare-ups in 40C temperatures while facing challenges from some residents who have declined to evacuate.

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Published Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 4:50 pm AEST 2 min read

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