The forest area of Ardèche in south-eastern France is under fire and the temperature levels are touching a record high in the region. More than 500 firefighters have been deployed to control the fire that has destroyed 900 hectares of pine forest in southern France. As per the officials, a safe evacuation of the local residents was done before the escalation.
According to the French newspaper Le Figaro, the fire is now moving from the area near the Ardèche river to the city of Vogue where Ardèche’s firefighters are located. Local officials said, several roads have been closed to prevent the fire and the cause of the fire is being investigated. Due to this fire, the temperature has reached 43 degrees Celsius in many areas. People have been instructed to drink more water, stay out of the house for less time, and wear light clothes. Advice has also been given to take special precautions regarding pets. People have been told to refrain from stepping out.
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