France’s biggest wildfire of the summer has eclipsed the size of Paris and is still spreading

France’s largest wildfire in years has devastated the Aude region, burning over 39,500 acres and resulting in one death and numerous injuries, including 11 firefighters.

With 2,100 firefighters battling the blaze amid hot, dry, and windy conditions, local authorities have evacuated villages, while military support is set to bolster firefighting efforts as investigations into the fire’s cause continue.

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