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A violent thunderstorm caused numerous emergency interventions and damage across multiple regions in France.

A sudden, intense thunderstorm impacted several areas including Saône-et-Loire, Bourbonnais, Roanne, and the Vosges, prompting over 80 emergency interventions. Reports describe structural damage like wall collapses and broken branches, and firefighters facing extreme conditions including an unusual 'firestorm.' Public searches reflect concern about the severe weather's effects, safety advisories, and ongoing responses to the storm's aftermath.