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France, in Western Europe, encompasses medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches. Paris, its capital, is famed for its fashion houses, classical art museums including the Louvre and monuments like the Eiffel Tower. The country is also renowned for its wines and sophisticated cuisine. Lascaux’s ancient cave drawings, Lyon’s Roman theater and the vast Palace of Versailles attest to its rich history. ― Google

President: Emmanuel Macron Trending

Capital: Paris

Dialing code: +33

Population: 67.39 million (2020) World Bank

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A destructive forest fire erupted in Saint-André and Argelès-sur-Mer, France, on August 14, leading to evacuations and significant damage. The Interministerial Operational Center for Crisis Management (COGIC) reported that the fire has already consumed 508 hectares of land by August 15. COGIC's data includes 51 reported injuries, 20 of which are firefighters, along with 8 houses, 20 mobile homes destroyed, and 30 buildings damaged. Media sources note approximately 3,000 evacuations from campsites and housing estates. Water bomber planes and helicopters made 75 drops to combat the blaze, with 185 firefighters on standby to prevent further fire outbreaks. Over the next 24 hours, the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) forecasts a continued moderate to very high fire danger level across the Pyrénées-Orientales department.

 

 

 

 

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(DG ECHO)
Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations
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COGIC
JRC EFFIS
Humanitarian Impact
  3,000
      Affected Persons

OCHA coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises.

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