France wildfire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames
- As the smoke eases, firefighters then move into the forest on foot to try and contain the latest flare-up.
- They are the principal concern for the thousands of crews and volunteers combating the wildfires that have raged here for a week, forcing tens of thousands of residents and tourists to flee.
- As temperatures peak at around 40C, fires restarting on their own are a constant threat.
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- As the smoke eases, firefighters then move into the forest on foot to try and contain the latest flare-up.
- They are the principal concern for the thousands of crews and volunteers combating the wildfires that have raged here for a week, forcing tens of thousands of residents and tourists to flee.
- As temperatures peak at around 40C, fires restarting on their own are a constant threat.
Sources: BBC News