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Gironde: a pyrocumulonimbus complicates the fight against megafires

A rare meteorological phenomenon, the pyrocumulonimbus, worsens the fires in Gironde.

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The fact

This 'fire cloud' makes the flames more unpredictable and hampers firefighting efforts.

Over 4,500 hectares have already been destroyed since July 21 in the Pontevès area.

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Why it matters

Ce phénomène météorologique rare, observé pour la première fois en France, aggrave une situation déjà critique avec des incendies de grande ampleur, mobilisant des moyens exceptionnels et menaçant les populations locales.

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