Gironde devastated by massive wildfire: 42,000 hectares destroyed and 220,000 evacuated
An uncontrollable wildfire in Gironde has already burned 42,000 hectares and destroyed 240 homes.
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The fact
Over 220,000 people have been evacuated, with risks to Bordeaux and degraded air quality.
Emergency services are struggling to control the flames despite a massive deployment.
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Why it matters
Cet incendie est l'un des plus vastes jamais enregistrés en France, avec des conséquences humaines et environnementales majeures. La proximité de Bordeaux et l'ampleur des évacuations en font une crise régionale d'urgence nationale.
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