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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: France Battles Largest Wildfire in 75 Years Amid Climate Change Concerns
Caption: France Battles Largest Wildfire in 75 Years Amid Climate Change Concerns. France’s largest wildfire in 75 years continues to burn, ravaging an area larger than Paris, authorities confirmed on Friday. Over 2,000 firefighters, 500 firefighting vehicles, and military personnel are working to control the fire in the Aude region. The fire, which began near Ribaute in southern France on Tuesday, has claimed one life and injured 13 others, including 11 firefighters. Authorities said the fire is contained, but it won't be declared extinguished for several days due to ongoing risks. The fire has scorched over 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) of land, with water-bombing aircraft aiding efforts to control the flames. Access to affected forests and surrounding areas remains banned, with fallen electricity lines and hazards making roads dangerous. French officials link the wildfire to global warming and drought, with Prime Minister François Bayrou calling it a "catastrophe on an unprecedented scale.” On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that "all of the nation's resources are mobilized" and urged people to exercise "the utmost caution.” Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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