French police look to avoid burglaries in evacuated areas as firefighting continues

Wildfires in southwest France have burned forty-two thousand hectares, forcing thousands to evacuate. While firefighters continue fighting the flames—with some areas now stabilizing—authorities face an added challenge: burglaries in evacuated neighborhoods. France 24 reports that police are actively patrolling the empty streets to prevent opportunistic looting.

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