Heatwave threatens firefighting mission in France's southwest

Firefighters battling a large wildfire in France's Gironde region are bracing for a setback as high temperatures return. According to France 24, two calmer days had allowed authorities to stabilize the blaze, but a new yellow heat warning and evacuation order took effect on July 28th, raising fears the fire could flare up again.

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