Massive wildfire in Pyrénées-Orientales: 4,500 hectares destroyed
A wildfire has devastated 4,500 hectares in Pyrénées-Orientales, forcing the evacuation of 10,000 people.
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The fact
The fire is spreading to the Aspres massif, a hard-to-reach area for emergency services.
700 firefighters are deployed to contain the flames.
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Why it matters
L’ampleur des dégâts et le nombre d’évacuations soulignent l’impact croissant des feux de forêt en Europe, exacerbés par le réchauffement climatique et la sécheresse.
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