France’s Biggest Evacuation Since WWII: Wildfires Drive Thousands to Shelter
📡 Sydney Morning Herald / The Age · 1 min read ·
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As wildfires rage out of control and temperatures near 39 degrees Celsius, thousands of people have fled their homes in what officials call the largest evacuation in France since World War II. Many have taken refuge in emergency centers, where staff say they are “doing their best to survive” the crisis. The fires, fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions, continue to threaten communities across the region.