10,000 Evacuated as Major Wildfire Roars Through Southern France Near Spanish Border, Threatens Tour de France Route

A fast-moving wildfire has compelled approximately 10,000 residents to evacuate after consuming more than 1,500 hectares in southern France near the Spanish border region.

Emergency services and firefighting teams are deploying both ground operations and aerial support to contain the blaze, while authorities evaluate potential impacts on the upcoming stages of the Tour de France cycling event.

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