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Firefighters battle multiple wildfires in Dordogne

Emergency crews have spent the past 24 hours addressing several wildfires in the Dordogne region amid an ongoing heatwave and drought affecting France.

By 10 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET Updated 10 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET

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According to The Local, scores of firefighters have been deployed to combat multiple wildfires that have broken out across the Dordogne area. These incidents follow a period of intense heat and sustained drought conditions that have impacted much of the country.

The emergency response has been ongoing for the past 24 hours as personnel work to contain the spread of the fires. No further details regarding the extent of the damage or specific locations have been reported at this time.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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