Wildfires and Extreme Heat Threaten Tour de France Stages 3 and 4
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Stages 3 (Les Angles) and 4 in the Tour de France are at risk of cancellation due to a wildfire in Pyrénées-Orientales and forecast heat up to around 41°C; officials say a decision will be made by the end of the day as emergency services and safety protocols are mobilized to determine whether the race can proceed.
Topics:sports#heatwave#high-temperature-protocol#pro-cycling#stage-cancellation#tour-de-france#wildfires
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