In pictures: Wildfires ravage parts of southern France

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Wildfires have severely affected parts of southern France, leading to thousands being evacuated and hundreds of firefighters battling the blaze in a coastal pine forest. The fire began midday Wednesday and has caused significant environmental and safety concerns.

Thousands of people were evacuated in southwest France on Thursday, as a wildfire ravaged a seaside pine forest. Hundreds of firefighters were battling the fire, which started around midday on Wednesday. FRANCE 24 looks at some of the most striking images of the fire.