22-year-old firefighter dies tackling wildfire in France amid European heatwave

A 22-year-old firefighter has died while tackling a wildfire in France as the country battles scorching temperatures. The death comes as Europe faces another wave of extreme heat, fuelling dangerous fire conditions. French authorities are working to contain the blazes amid the ongoing heatwave sweeping the continent.

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