This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Share this Story: French firefighters battle wildfire in southern Var regionFrench firefighters battle wildfire in southern Var regionArticle content PARIS — French firefighters hampered by strong winds battled on Tuesday to contain a fast-spreading wildfire in the southern tourist region of Var as campsites were evacuated in the latest summer blaze around southern Europe. Try refreshing your browser, or French firefighters battle wildfire in southern Var region Back to video French authorities urged people to stay away from the blaze, which hit the village of Gonfaron, about 50 km (30 miles) west of the Riviera town of Saint-Tropez, as well as locations closer to the coast including La Croix Valmer and Grimaud. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Source: National Post August 17, 2021 08:37 UTC