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 est l'un des plus importants de l'été 2026, avec des conséquences majeures sur les populations et les écosystèmes locaux. La gestion de la crise et le retour progressif des évacués en font un enjeu national.
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