Wildfires spread across southern France, as heatwave reignites forest concerns

Wildfires have broken out across southern France, forcing evacuations and stretching firefighting teams thin. According to RFI, the outbreak arrives amid the country's third major heatwave of the summer, highlighting growing concerns about forest resilience in the age of climate change. Disputes over logging practices are adding another layer of complexity to how the country manages its fire risk.

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