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Fire in Gironde: 1,000 hectares consumed by the blaze, 5,000 people being evacuated
LIVE: A major fire is ravaging nearly 1,000 hectares in Gironde, mobilising 500 firefighters and leading to the evacuation of thousands of people between Saumos and Le Porge.
Fire in Gironde: 800 hectares destroyed, 600 people evacuated
A major forest fire is spreading on Wednesday 22 July 2026 between Saumos and Le Porge, in Gironde. The fire is located around 15 kilometres from Lacanau, in an area that is very popular during the summer holidays
Fire in the Var: over 2,550 hectares burnt, 1,200 firefighters deployed
A fire covering 2,550 hectares in the Var region is threatening several towns. Despite the efforts of 1,200 firefighters, the flames are still burning near Cotignac and Montfort-sur-Argens.
Two firefighters have died in a fire in Mérignac, Gironde
Two firefighters died on Tuesday whilst battling a fire in Mérignac. The Minister for the Interior announced the news to the National Assembly.
Major fire between Taradeau and Les Arcs: 180 hectares burnt, evacuations under way
A fire is ravaging 180 hectares between Taradeau and Les Arcs-sur-Argens. Evacuations are under way and exceptional resources have been deployed to contain the flames.
Fontainebleau: an ‘exceptional’ fire prompts the deployment of Canadair aircraft for the first time in the Paris region
More than 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest have gone up in smoke. In a first for the Paris region, Canadair aircraft have been deployed to bring this fire – described as exceptional – under control.
Fire in Seine-et-Marne: the A6 closed, the Forest of Fontainebleau under threat
A fire has broken out in Seine-et-Marne, blocking the A6 motorway and threatening the Fontainebleau forest. Around 40 firefighters are battling the flames.
Trévillach fire in the Pyrénées-Orientales: nearly 5,000 hectares burnt; the fire has now been brought under control
The Trévillach fire, which has burned across nearly 5,000 hectares in the Pyrénées-Orientales, has now been brought under control. Firefighters and reinforcements have prevented it from spreading towards the Aspres mountain range.
Fires: Home Secretary Laurent Nuñez announces 32 arrests
Whilst several fires are still burning in France, 32 people suspected of having started the fires have been arrested across 22 departments. More than 25,000 hectares have already been ravaged
Fire near Morthomiers: a Seveso site under threat and 120 hectares burnt
A forest fire is ravaging 120 hectares near Morthomiers, in the Cher department. A Seveso site and a number of homes have been evacuated as the flames spread.
Death of a 22-year-old volunteer firefighter during a forest fire
A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter from Savoie died on 8 July whilst fighting a forest fire.
Fire in the Pyrénées-Orientales: the situation is improving, the RD66 reopens
The fire in the Pyrénées-Orientales is showing signs of easing: 10 local authorities are reopening and the RD 66 is accessible again this Wednesday.
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