Gironde devastated by massive wildfires, 34,000 hectares destroyed
Wildfires in Gironde have burned 34,000 hectares and forced 160,000 evacuations.
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The fact
An Airbus A400M is deployed for the first time as a water bomber.
Firefighters focus on protecting villages amid uncontrolled blazes.
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Why it matters
Ces incendies, parmi les plus vastes de l'histoire récente en France, mettent en lumière les défis croissants posés par le changement climatique et la gestion des crises naturelles.
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