Gironde faces historic wildfire, 2,000 hectares already destroyed
An exceptional wildfire is ravaging Gironde, mobilizing 1,000 soldiers and aerial resources.
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The fact
Nearly 3,500 residents evacuated to Bordeaux’s Exhibition Park, convective fires worsened by drought.
Emmanuel Macron calls for full military mobilization to protect the Bordeaux area.
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Why it matters
Cet incendie, l’un des plus vastes de l’année en France, menace une agglomération majeure et mobilise des moyens militaires sans précédent, illustrant l’aggravation des risques climatiques en Europe.
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