Wildfire reignites with strong Mistral wind in France. France - Cotignac, 23.07.2026 Huge smoke pillar rises as a wildfire spreads again near Cotignac in the Var department, southeastern France on Thursday. Strong Mistral winds fueled renewed fire activity, prompting a large firefighting operation. Departement Var

Wildfire reignites with strong Mistral wind in France. France - Cotignac, 23.07.2026 Huge smoke pillar rises as a wildfire spreads again near Cotignac in the Var department, southeastern France on Thursday. Strong Mistral winds fueled renewed fire activity, prompting a large firefighting operation. Departement Var

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Recording Date: Jul 23, 2026

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Wildfire reignites with strong Mistral wind in France. France - Cotignac, 23.07.2026 Huge smoke pillar rises as a wildfire spreads again near Cotignac in the Var department, southeastern France on Thursday. Strong Mistral winds fueled renewed fire activity, prompting a large firefighting operation. Departement Var

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