Galway family escapes as France campsite burns to ashes
A family from Galway narrowly escaped a fast-moving wildfire at a campsite in southern France. The blaze destroyed their accommodation and belongings, forcing them to evacuate alongside hundreds of other tourists.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing risks posed by wildfires to tourism and infrastructure in Mediterranean regions during summer months.
A Co Galway family have described the terrifying moments they fled for their lives after a wildfire tore through a campsite in southern France, destroying their accommodation, rental car and nearly all of their belongings.
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