France races to contain fires before new heatwave

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France races to contain fires before new heatwave

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President Emmanuel Macron announced containment of a forest fire in southwest France, though a larger fire near Bordeaux continues to burn. Western Europe is preparing for an upcoming heatwave that could exacerbate fire risks.

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said one forest fire in southwest France had been "contained" even as another, much bigger one near Bordeaux continued to rage, and western Europe braced for new heatwaves this week.

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