Firefighters from across EU battle huge wildfire in France – BBC News

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Hundreds of firefighters from at least seven EU countries are joining efforts to combat a huge wildfire in south-western France.

It has already destroyed about 7,400 hectares (18,286 acres) of forest, officials say.

The fire about 30km (19 miles) south-east of Bordeaux has gutted some homes and forced 10,000 residents to flee.

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