Fast moving southern France wildfire forces evacuations, burns homes in Var

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A fast-moving wildfire in southern France prompted evacuations and damaged multiple homes. Firefighters and aerial water bombing efforts are ongoing against the blaze fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation.

A fast-moving wildfire in southern France forced dozens of residents to evacuate on Sunday as more than 600 firefighters and water-bombing aircraft battled the blaze. Fanned by strong winds and dry vegetation, the fire near Draguignan burned 10 homes, damaged nine others and slightly injured one firefighter, authorities said.