Wildfire Ravages Southern France, Leaving Devastation in Its Wake
Southern France is grappling with its largest wildfire of the year. One person has died, and another is missing as the blaze has destroyed 25 houses and left many roads closed. 2,000 firefighters are battling the fire, which has scorched 13,000 hectares, leaving 2,500 households without power.
Southern France faced its most significant wildfire of the year, with tragic consequences. One person died, and another remains missing amidst the inferno sweeping through the village of Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, as reported by local authorities.
Firefighters numbering around 2,000 are deployed to control the blaze, which has razed at least 25 homes and left 2,500 households without electricity. The rapidly spreading fire has covered an area larger than Paris, scorching 13,000 hectares.
Reinforcing the seriousness of the situation, firefighter spokesman Eric Brocardi described the blaze as a 'disaster of unprecedented scale.' Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is expected to visit the affected area. Scientists warn that hotter, drier summers in the Mediterranean pose a higher risk for uncontrollable wildfires.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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