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France faces unprecedented 'fire thunderstorm' phenomenon

A pyrocumulonimbus, or 'fire thunderstorm,' has formed over wildfires in Gironde.

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This rare phenomenon, fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, hampers firefighting efforts.

Authorities fear worsening conditions with the upcoming heatwave.

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Why it matters

Ce phénomène météorologique extrême, lié au réchauffement climatique, illustre l’intensification des risques naturels en Europe. Il pose un défi majeur pour les services de secours et souligne l’urgence d’adapter les stratégies de lutte contre les incendies.

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