PARIS-The local government said on Wednesday that one person was found dead when French firefighters fought all night to control a wildfire in the mountains behind the seaside resort of Saint-Tropez.
A government official in the Var area where the fire broke out on Monday said the fire is still not under control.
Approximately 20 people suffered from inhaling fire smoke, and flames of flames can be seen in most of the Var area.
President Emmanuel Macron left his nearby summer resort on Tuesday to thank the firefighters for their efforts.
In recent weeks, waves of extreme heat have hit much of the Mediterranean, and wildfires in Spain, Greece, and Turkey have raised disturbing questions about global warming and the preparedness of countries.
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