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Southwest France faces a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 43°C (109.4°F). In Aude, firefighters are battling a massive blaze, with 16,000 hectares scorched, though flames are under control. Meteo-France issued red alerts for 12 departments and orange alerts for 41 more, plus Andorra. Residents have shutdown outdoors to avoid heat risks.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff