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Gironde: megafire stabilized but threat persists with heatwave

The wildfire in Gironde remains stabilized after a calm night, authorities report.

Published 6sem14 sourcesConfirmedMajorupdated 4sem
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Over 42,000 hectares have burned and 220,000 people evacuated since July 22.

Returning heatwave and wind could reignite the flames in the coming days.

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Cet incendie est l'un des plus vastes jamais enregistrés en France, avec des conséquences humaines et environnementales majeures. La situation météorologique aggrave les risques de reprise du feu, illustrant les défis posés par le réchauffement climatique en Europe.

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