Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave

Firefighters in the Gironde region of France are bracing for tougher conditions as an intense heatwave bears down. Temperatures are expected to reach forty degrees Celsius on Wednesday—BBC News reports the extreme heat could significantly complicate efforts to contain the region's wildfires.

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