Wildfires: France and Portugal shift focus to prevention
French and Portuguese authorities are revising their strategies in response to recurring wildfires.
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The fact
Over 11,000 hectares burned in Portugal in 2026, 2,000 in Catalonia, and 930 in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
Prevention, including brush clearing and satellite monitoring, is now a priority.
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Why it matters
Les feux de forêt en Europe du Sud atteignent une ampleur critique, poussant les États à repenser leur approche face à des saisons estivales de plus en plus sèches et chaudes.