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Firefighters battle the last hot spots of a monster wildfire in the southwest

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LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — Firefighters in southwestern France were working to control the last hot spots of a massive…

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    France, Spain battle 'monster' wildfires with more heat on the way (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Firefighters faced another day battling massive blazes scorching forests across France and Spain Monday, with a forecast of another heatwave in southwest France threatening to complicate matters.

  2. France 24

    Blaze battle rages in France as wildfire stable but not contained (opens France 24)

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    French firefighters continued to battle wildfires in the country's southwest on Monday (July 27) as many hoped favourable weather conditions could ease the blazes that have scorched through more than 40,000 hectares of land.

  3. CBS News

    Firefighters battle France flames that have burned for over a week (opens CBS News)

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    The deadly wildfires in Europe continued to burn on Wednesday, with one of the biggest in the Bordeaux region, famous for its wine. The newest challenge is brutal heat with temperatures topping 100 degrees. Ramy Inocencio is on the frontlines with the firefighters.

  4. CBS News

    Firefighters battle destructive wildfire inferno in France, some evacuations are lifted (opens CBS News)

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    Firefighters are battling wildfire flames that have displaced thousands and destroyed communities across Europe. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio spoke with fire crews and locals in the Bordeaux region of France about their efforts to protect the area.

  5. WTOP Washington DC

    Firefighters battle the last hot spots of a monster wildfire in the southwest (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) — Firefighters in southwestern France were working to control the last hot spots of a massive…

  6. Jonesboro Sun

    Firefighters battle the last hot spots of a monster wildfire in France's southwest (opens Jonesboro Sun)

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    Firefighters in southwestern France are working to control the last hot spots of a massive wildfire. The blaze has burned an area four times the size of Paris, forcing thousands to evacuate. The fire has affected 42,000 hectares in Bordeaux's…

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