Var: Gros Bessillon wildfire contained after 18 days and 6,300 hectares burned
The wildfire in the Gros Bessillon massif, central Var, has been declared 'contained' after 18 days of firefighting.
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The fact
Over 6,300 hectares of vegetation were destroyed since late July.
Firefighters remain on alert to prevent any flare-ups.
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Why it matters
L'incendie a entraîné l'évacuation de plusieurs centaines de résidents et la destruction de vastes zones naturelles, impactant la biodiversité locale et les activités agricoles.
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