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France's wildfires in Gironde: "the next few hours will be critical" say authorities

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"The situation is unfavourable and the next few hours, until at least tomorrow evening, will be tough, even critical," warned the sub-prefect of Langon during a briefing in Villandraut, southwest France, where the fires have already ravaged nearly 7,500 hectares. SOUNDBITE

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