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- France is facing its fourth heatwave of the year, according to the report.
- Temperatures could exceed 40°C in southwestern France and reach 38°C in Paris.
- Firefighters are concerned that stronger winds and extreme heat could reignite embers and hinder firefighting in the southwest.
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Strengthening winds and an approaching heatwave are expected to complicate wildfire efforts in southwestern France.
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