Severe wildfires broke out in the southern regions of France on Monday. More than 10 roads were closed, and 7,000 people were evacuated. While land and air crew participated in the extinguishing efforts, one killed, and 6,700 hectares of land were burnt out. More than 10 highways were closed to traffic except for emergency use.
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Download File: https://iha.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/iha-wildfires-break-out-in-southern-france-2021-08-18_08-28-48_420901.mp4?_=1A forest fire in Goto, Nagasaki Prefecture, prompted authorities to issue an evacuation warning to 1,534 residents in 924 households. The blaze began during a garbage burning operation and spread rapidly due to dry conditions.
Fire crews and Japan’s Self-Defense Forces were deployed to contain the flames. No casualties were reported as of now. Japan has faced a series of wildfires this year, with previous incidents in Iwate, Ehime, Okayama, and Miyazaki.
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