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Wildfires in Canada: what you need to know about the smoke that is starting to affect France
Since Sunday 25 June, huge clouds of smoke from Canada have blanketed the skies over Europe, affecting the entire continent. Carried by prevailing winds from across the Atlantic, these particles…
Fire risk: the Pyrénées-Orientales region is on ‘exceptional risk’ alert this Tuesday
Since midday on Monday, the Pyrénées-Orientales department has been on yellow heatwave alert due to the high temperatures recorded since last weekend. This yellow alert is in…
Forest fire risk in France: moderate to low, except in the Pyrénées-Orientales
According to Météo-France, in particular via its forest weather map, the risk of forest fires in France is currently moderate to low in most regions.…
Nouvelle-Aquitaine: a new heavy water-bombing helicopter to tackle forest fires
The PUMA Bravo heavy water-bombing helicopter, one of ten helicopters chartered by the Civil Protection Agency to bolster the country’s forest fire-fighting capabilities, has taken off…
PHOTOS. Forest fire risk: a new fire station to be built in Montpellier by 2025
Montpellier is set to have a new fire station by 2025, which will bolster efforts to combat forest and wildland fires in the Hérault department. This third fire station, located…
Forest weather: Météo-France’s forecast for the start of the week
Weather conditions have a significant impact on the outbreak and spread of fires. With a view to preventing fires and ensuring that everyone adapts their behaviour in line with the risk…
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