00:01Several wildfires broke out across southern France on Thursday after weeks of dry weather and record high temperatures during a
00:09recent heat wave.
00:10Firefighting aircraft dropped fire retardant over affected areas, including near Rocamore close to Avignon, where smoke continued to rise as
00:19strong winds fueled the flames.
00:21Firefighters brought two wildfires on the outskirts of Marseille under control, but continued battling a larger blaze in the Aude
00:29region.
00:29French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said 8,700 hectares have burned so far this wildfire season, including 1,200 hectares
00:40on Wednesday alone.
00:41With high temperatures, drought conditions and no rain forecast, authorities warned the risk of further wildfires remains high.
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