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Gironde: a megafire destroys 10,000 hectares and forces the evacuation of 40,000 people

A massive wildfire has been raging in Gironde for 48 hours, burning nearly 10,000 hectares.

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Nearly 40,000 people have been evacuated, particularly around Cap-Ferret, threatened by the flames.

Firefighters describe a 'war-like' situation, with urgent aerial and ground resources deployed.

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Cet incendie, l'un des plus vastes de l'été 2026, illustre l'aggravation des mégafeux en France sous l'effet du réchauffement climatique. Les évacuations massives et les témoignages des pompiers soulignent l'ampleur de la crise, avec des conséquences écologiques et économiques majeures pour la région.

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