Live: Massive wildfire near Bordeaux 'remains stable' after calm night, local authorities say
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A massive wildfire in the Gironde department near Bordeaux, France, has burned 42,000 hectares since July 22. After a calm night, the fire remained stable Tuesday morning, according to local authorities. However, forecasts predict rising temperatures up to 35°C and a southeast wind, which could reignite the blaze. The situation remains precarious as firefighters monitor conditions.
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42,000 hectares of forest destroyed since July 22
The megafire in the Gironde department near Bordeaux has burned 42,000 hectares since July 22.
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Forecasts predict a rise in temperatures up to 33 to 35°C inland during the day.
Prediction- 42,000 hectares of forest destroyed since July 22
- Rising temperatures (33-35°C) and southeast wind may worsen losses
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Loaded language removedThe megafire in France's southwest Gironde department near Bordeaux, which has burned through 42,000 hectares of forest since July 22, remained "stable" Tuesday morning after a calm night, according to the local prefecture. However, forecasts predict a rise in temperatures up to 33 to 35°C inland during the day, accompanied by a southeast wind, which could reignite the blaze.
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Forecasts predict a rise in temperatures up to 33 to 35°C inland during the day.
PredictionA southeast wind is forecasted to accompany the temperature rise.
PredictionThe weather conditions could reignite the blaze.
PredictionThe megafire in the Gironde department near Bordeaux has burned 42,000 hectares since July 22.
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