Fire at Cap Fréhel: 2,000 hectares burned, firefighters on the front line
A fire has been raging at Cap Fréhel since July 13, destroying 2,000 hectares of vegetation.
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The fact
950 firefighters are battling the flames, with risks to homes near Fort-la-Latte.
Emmanuel Macron is set to visit the site to assess damage and support rescue efforts.
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Why it matters
Cet incendie illustre l’aggravation des risques naturels en période de sécheresse, avec des conséquences écologiques et humaines majeures.