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Fire in France's Var region: 350 hectares of forest reduced to ashes

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Fire in France's Var region: 350 hectares of forest reduced to ashes
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Key Points

  • On July 21, a fire broke out in the municipality of Pontevès, located in the Var region of France.
  • As a result of the fire, an area of 350 hectares has burned so far.
  • 600 firefighters have been dispatched to the region for firefighting efforts.

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350 hectares of burned area600 firefighters

On July 21, a new forest fire broke out in the municipality of Pontevès, located in the Var region of France. Within a short time, an area of 350 hectares was engulfed in flames.

In order to intervene rapidly in the region, 600 firefighters were dispatched to the scene. While the magnitude and spread rate of the fire drew attention, it was reported that teams were working to bring the flames under control.

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In which region of France did the fire break out?
The fire broke out in the municipality of Pontevès, located in France's Var region.
How much area has been affected by the fire so far?
Shortly after the fire started, an area of 350 hectares burned.
How many people are participating in the firefighting efforts?
600 firefighters are on duty in the field to extinguish the fire in the region.

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