Mende, France, Aug 9, 2026 (AFP) - Over 200 firefighters battle blaze in southern France

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2026-08-09

A fast-moving wildfire was raging in southern France on Sunday, forcing evacuations as more than 200 firefighters raced to contain the blaze. The fire broke out around 12:45 pm (1045 GMT) in the Lozere region, about 140 kilometres (85 miles) northwest of Montpellier. Officials said it might have been sparked by a vehicle catching fire on a local road. By late afternoon, the fire had burned some 90 hectares (220 acres) and continued to spread. Ar......

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