A massive wildfire tore through 4,000 hectares of land in southern France on Tuesday, destroying homes and leaving two people injured, including one in critical condition, according to local authorities. Officials say the region’s growing vulnerability to wildfires is linked to drought and the loss of firebreaks like vineyards.
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Wildfire in southern France injures two, burns 4,000 hectares
Emma Reynolds
Emma Reynolds is a senior journalist at Mirror Brief, covering world affairs, politics, and cultural trends for over eight years. She is passionate about unbiased reporting and delivering in-depth stories that matter.
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