Gironde: A historic megafire devastates 42,000 hectares and mobilizes 6,000 personnel
A megafire in Gironde has already devastated 42,000 hectares, a historic record.
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Gironde: A historic megafire devastates 42,000 hectares and mobilizes 6,000 personnel
The fact
Over 6,000 personnel and European reinforcements are mobilized to fight the flames.
Local authorities warn about economic and environmental consequences.
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Why it matters
Ce mégafeu, l'un des plus importants de l'histoire récente en France, menace des écosystèmes uniques et met en lumière les défis climatiques et logistiques des secours.
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