Wildfire in southwestern France forces 44,000 evacuations

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A wildfire in southwestern France has forced 44,000 people to evacuate and destroyed 12,500 hectares of forest.

WHO: Local authorities

WHAT: Wildfire forces 44,000 people to evacuate and destroys 12,500 hectares of forest

WHEN: Jul 24, 2026 at 10:26 AM ET

WHERE: Southwestern France

WHY: A wildfire spread in the area.

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