Thousands Evacuated In Southern France As Wildfire Spreads
Source: France24
French firefighters hampered by strong winds were battling to contain a wildfire in the hills behind the coastal town of Saint-Tropez on Tuesday as campsites packed with holidaymakers were evacuated.
Around 1,000 firefighters and planes carrying water were tackling the fire but it was still not under control nearly a day after it began at a highway service area, authorities said. They urged those evacuated not to try to return to their homes.
French President Emmanuel Macron left his nearby summer retreat to thank the firefighters for their efforts. "The worst has been avoided, we must remain humble in the face of these events (...) Climate disturbances will lead to more such fires," he said, adding that France had been less badly affected than some other countries in southern Europe.
Waves of extreme heat have hit much of the Mediterranean region in recent weeks, with wildfires from Spain and Greece to Turkey raising uncomfortable questions over global warming and countries' preparedness...
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