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Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
BBC NewsWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:43 AM
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Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
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Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
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BBC News published: Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
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