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- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said France’s wildfire risk remained extremely high on Thursday despite somewhat improved weather conditions.
- Higher humidity and weaker winds had eased conditions, Nunez said, but drought continued to affect the country.
- Authorities handled 26 fires nationwide on Wednesday, while vegetation remained highly combustible, according to Nunez.
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On Thursday, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said France’s wildfire risk remained extremely high despite higher humidity and weaker winds.
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