Gironde: The megafire contained but still active after 42,000 hectares burned
Firefighters have contained the megafire in Gironde, preventing its spread.
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90% of evacuees have returned, but the fire is not yet under control
The fact
Over 42,000 hectares were devastated, and 220,000 people were evacuated.
90% of evacuees have returned, but the fire is not yet under control.
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Why it matters
Ce mégafeu en Gironde, l'un des plus destructeurs de l'été, soulève des questions sur la gestion des crises et la responsabilité des autorités, avec des conséquences sociales et politiques majeures pour les habitants sinistrés.
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