Gironde: 220,000 evacuated as wildfire burns 42,000 hectares
A wildfire in Gironde led to the evacuation of 220,000 people and burned 42,000 hectares.
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The fact
Authorities warn of the need to create 'agricultural belts' around cities to mitigate risks.
This disaster reignites debate over urban planning in peri-urban areas in France.
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Why it matters
Cet incendie, l’un des plus vastes de l’histoire récente en France, expose les vulnérabilités des territoires face au changement climatique et la nécessité de repenser l’urbanisme.