Journalists & Media Area
Coverage of forest fires: verified data and contacts
Sourced and up-to-date figures, embeddable maps, royalty-free images with credit, and access to our spokespeople: everything you need to report on a fire quickly and accurately — even at 2 am on 5 August.
Key information for you
The 4 key messages to bear in mind for your profile.
Your actions
In practical terms, here’s what you can do right now.
Useful resources & contacts
The organisations and reference documents relevant to your profile.
- The association Who we are, our moderation policy, our audience figures.
- Images & screenshots Reusable maps and screenshots credited to ‘feuxdeforet.fr’. Photos of sightings: please contact us (contributors’ rights).
- Civil ProtectionOfficial Official reports and the DGSCGC press office.
- EFFISEurope Comparable areas affected by wildfires across European countries.
- Raw data For your infographics and data journalism: the data section.
- Angles magazine 33 guides = 33 summer topics: OLD, common misconceptions, 72-hour kit…
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we redeem your cards on air or online?
Yes, with visible credit to ‘feuxdeforet.fr’: TV and print adverts, online iframe (the map updates automatically). For a bespoke design or a dedicated feed during a major event, please contact us — we’re used to tight editorial deadlines.
Are your real-time reports reliable?
Our reports are verified by staff, but in rapidly changing situations, the figures can shift quickly: we publish time-stamped ranges and make corrections publicly. For an ‘official’ figure, please refer to the prefecture or the SDIS; for a continuously updated overview, our map is generally the most up-to-date.
Can you confirm any local news (road closure, evacuation)?
Often, yes — our moderators and local volunteers are constantly cross-checking the information. Please email us with the exact town or village; in the event of a major crisis, we maintain a dedicated press channel. The reverse also applies: if you spot an error, please let us know and we will correct it immediately.
Interviews: who, and by when?
The founder and spokespersons usually respond within an hour during the season (including early mornings). Topics: reports from members of the public, prevention, assessing a situation as it unfolds — we leave operational matters to the SDIS and prefectures, which are the only legitimate voices on such matters.
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