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France, Spain wildfires force 87,000 out

Wildfire on France's Mediterranean coast forces hamlet evacuations

PARIS, July 19 (Reuters) - A wildfire swept through towns on France's Mediterranean coast near Frejus on Sunday, threatening homes and forcing the evacuation of several hamlets as strong winds and drought conditions fuelled its rapid spread,

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More than 200,000 evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires tear through southern Europe

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Tens of thousands of people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat

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Tens of thousands flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some by boat

Large forest fires burned out of control in southwestern France and central Spain on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate an estimated 80,000 people from their homes.

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Hundreds flee French peninsula by boat to escape wildfire

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France orders evacuation of tourist spot as hundreds flee wildfires by boat

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France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfires rage

The fire has already devastated 8,700 hectares and is still raging.

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Map shows terrifying spread of Cap Ferret wildfires that have engulfed French tourist town

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More than 90,000 people flee as wildfires spread in south-west France and Spain

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France's version of Stonehenge has white sand beaches, mysterious ancient monoliths, and a quaint coastal village

This beautiful, coastal village is considered to be France's "Stonehenge" thanks to its famous, mysterious stones that are free to visit for part of the year.

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Hiking France’s brewery coast

DINAN, France — On the outskirts of this medieval town in the northwest region of Brittany, there’s a quiet hiking trail shrouded in sky-scraping poplars. Sunshine trickles through the green canopy of trees above a dirt path that runs parallel to the ...