Fires are burning in the southwest of France
The southwestern part of France is burning in a terrible fire. 1000 people have been moved to safe shelter as the fire is not under control. News agency Reuters.
According to the news, 9 thousand acres of land has been burnt in the fire which has been burning for four days. Four houses including a factory were reduced to ashes. 11 helicopters and 1000 fire service personnel are working to control the fire.
The fire service said that 7 of their workers were seriously injured. The Met Office warns the fires will not abate if the heat and drought continue. About 160,000 acres of land were burnt by fire in France this year.
During the summer, many countries in Europe, including France, hit record highs. In addition, hectare after hectare of forest land has been burnt to ashes due to severe drought. Thousands of people were affected.
