Wildfire in Var: 2,500 hectares burned, 500 evacuations
A major wildfire has been raging in Var since Tuesday, July 21, burning 2,500 hectares.
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The fact
Around 500 people were evacuated, but the fire is no longer spreading this Wednesday.
Firefighters remain mobilized to secure the area and prevent any resurgence.
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Why it matters
Cet incendie illustre l'intensification des risques naturels en période de canicule, avec des conséquences humaines et environnementales majeures.