Gironde devastated by massive wildfire: 42,000 hectares destroyed
A major wildfire has consumed 42,000 hectares of vegetation in Gironde.
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The fact
Over 240 homes have been destroyed and thousands of firefighters deployed.
Emmanuel Macron is convening ministers today to assess the crisis.
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Why it matters
Cet incendie, l'un des plus vastes de l'été, menace des milliers d'habitants et mobilise des moyens exceptionnels. La réunion ministérielle souligne l'urgence de la situation et les enjeux de gestion des feux de forêt en période de canicule.
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