Fire crews in France are struggling to contain unchecked and unpredictable wildfires that have forced more than 300,000 people to flee. The blazes, which overwhelmed local emergency services by Sunday, prompted an intensified response in the southwestern region of the country.
To help stop the flames from spreading, authorities deployed a giant A400M military cargo aircraft that has been converted for firefighting duties. The large plane has been utilized to swoop low over the affected areas to drop water and assist ground crews.
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