Chinook helicopter deployed to fight wildfire in Pyrénées-Atlantiques

A Chinook helicopter, capable of dropping 11,000 liters of water, battles a wildfire in Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

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The aircraft, backed by ground teams, has slowed the fire's advance.

Ten firefighters are deployed on the ridges to contain the blaze.

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