Greece fights wildfires as conditions improve in France

Gale-force winds have intensified wildfires in Greece, prompting evacuations in affected areas, while fires in France and Spain show signs of containment. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu reported that wildfires are now under control, with significant progress made in the Var and Gironde regions. In Spain, although some fires are still active, most evacuation orders have been lifted. The European Union warns that rising temperatures and drought are contributing to the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires across the continent.

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