Wildfires in southern France force hundreds to evacuate, destroy thousands of hectares
Massive wildfires in southern France have destroyed 2,500 hectares and forced 400 people to flee, leaving thousands of homes without power.
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AILarge-scale wildfires broke out in the Var region of southern France yesterday, destroying around 2,500 hectares of land and forcing 400 residents to evacuate their homes, local authorities announced today.
William Vogel, a spokesperson for the regional fire service, told radio stations that the situation remains extremely challenging, with around 1,100 firefighters working since last night to bring the blaze under control.
Vogel added that the fires had not been fully contained as of this morning, but forecasts suggest that wind conditions will become more favorable for firefighting efforts, despite high temperatures in the area.
Meanwhile, authorities in Var reported that 2,300 households were left without electricity today due to the ongoing fires.