Wildfires spread in southwest France on Saturday with nearly 10,000 hectares on fire in the Gironde region.

Wildfires spread in southwest France, nearly 10000 hectares on fire

Arnaud Beltrame, 45, was among a group of officers who rushed to the scene in the town of Trebes after the attacker, who claimed allegiance to the Islamic State group, stormed the store and fired on shoppers and staff before taking them hostage.

French police officer 'fighting for his life' after hostage swap

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Wildfires spread in southwest France, nearly 10000 hectares on fire

French police officer 'fighting for his life' after hostage swap