# B1 French News | Can Salamina Survive the Twin Fires?

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Podcast: [Learn French B1+ | Today's News, Slowed for Intermediate Learners](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-french-b1-with-news-french-listening-practice-7793132)
Published: 2026-08-17T03:07:18+00:00
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## Resource

Learn French through today’s real news. Natural-pace French at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Two fires break out almost at the same time on Salamina, forcing firefighters to fight both fronts, evacuate hundreds of people by sea, and respond after two bodies are found. Also: Ferrari's first all-electric car sells at auction for $40 million, setting a record while also sparking debate over the brand's new direction. Aujourd'hui : Deux incendies sur l’île de Salamine · Ferrari électrique vendue à prix record. Today’s French focus: ont commencé, started = started. Vocabulary: incendie (fire), secours (emergency responders), fumée (smoke). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/french-b1-2026-08-17 Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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