Heatwave and wildfires ravage eastern France this weekend
Several wildfires affect the Ardennes, Savoie, and Drôme regions.
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The fact
28 departments remain on orange heatwave alert this Sunday, August 16.
Firefighters battle the blazes as temperatures exceed 38°C (100°F).
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Why it matters
Les incendies et la canicule exposent les populations à des risques sanitaires et matériels, tandis que les services de secours sont mobilisés en urgence pour limiter les dégâts.