Fast-moving wildfire forces hundreds of evacuations in France

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A fast-moving wildfire in southern France burned 1,700 hectares and forced hundreds of people to evacuate.

WHO: Nearly 1,000 firefighters and dozens of aircraft

WHAT: Firefighters and aircraft battled a fast-moving wildfire that spread rapidly and prompted hundreds of evacuations.

WHEN: Jul 21, 2026 at 10:25 PM ET

WHERE: Southern France

WHY: The blaze spread rapidly under extreme fire conditions despite weakening winds.

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