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Gironde wildfires: why aircraft cannot intervene at night

Emmanuel Macron was alerted to the inability to fight wildfires in Gironde at night.

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The fact

Aircraft and helicopters are grounded due to risks for pilots.

This technical limitation worsens fire spread during nighttime hours.

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Why it matters

Cette contrainte technique révèle les limites des moyens aériens dans la lutte contre les incendies, alors que les feux de forêt s’intensifient avec le réchauffement climatique.

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