Wildfires in France: 42,000 hectares burned near Bordeaux, aerial means criticized
2,750 firefighters deployed against uncontrolled wildfires near Bordeaux.
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The fact
42,000 hectares destroyed, 220,000 people evacuated, including 3,000 Portuguese.
Lack of firefighting aircraft criticized by local stakeholders.
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Why it matters
Ces incendies, parmi les plus graves en France cette année, mettent en lumière les défis de la gestion des catastrophes naturelles et les lacunes des moyens de lutte contre les feux de forêt.