Dordogne wildfire sparked by electrocuted pigeon
A wildfire destroyed over 2.5 hectares of vegetation in Genis, Dordogne.
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The fact
The blaze was sparked by a pigeon electrocuted on a power line.
Firefighters controlled the fire with no casualties or homes affected.
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Why it matters
L'incendie a nécessité l'intervention des pompiers et détruit une superficie significative de végétation, illustrant les risques liés aux infrastructures électriques en période estivale.