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French wildfire update August 3: fires continue in Var and Gironde
Authorities concerned that new blazes will spring up from hot weather
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Advice to follow during storms in France whether indoors or outside
Homeowners may need a certificate to make an insurance claim following damage
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High temperatures to drop in most areas of France this week - storms forecast
Monday is set to be the warmest day of the week by national average temperature - reaching nearly 5C above typical for the season
Residents’ air plea
Clean-air groups in Marseille have demanded action over fumes from ferries and the increasing number of cruise liners using Marseille.
Tests showed port residents face fine particle air pollution 100 times that of rest of the city and, as ships use heavy oil, increased sulphur dioxide.
Air quality agency Airpaca said it has been preparing long-term tests to start later this year ahead of talks with councils and shipping firms.
