France bans alcohol at music festival events under red heatwave alert
Annual street parties attended by millions ordered to help “preserve” healthcare services in 40C (104F) heat.
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"For all events organised by the state and its agencies, instructions have been given not to offer alcohol."
— Sébastien Lecornu , Politician
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Annual street parties attended by millions ordered to help “preserve” healthcare services in 40C (104F) heat.
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