Since the beginning of the Saumos fire on July 22, the Gironde Departmental Fire and Rescue Service (Sdis) has received more than 750 applications to become volunteer firefighters, indicating a positive recruitment trend compared to the usual 1,800 annual applications, with growing interest, particularly among young people and women. (translated)
Before Sébastien Lecornu's visit to Gironde to launch the reconstruction after a devastating megafire, residents express their anger and distrust, considering that he does not address their concerns, particularly because no meeting with the victims is scheduled in the agenda. (translated)
Two weeks after a devastating fire that ravaged 42,000 hectares in Gironde, an emergency medical-psychological unit provided more than 1,500 consultations to help the victims, who are suffering from nightmares and physical symptoms related to their trauma. (translated)
Following the fire in Gironde that destroyed more than 40,000 hectares, criticisms are emerging regarding the supposed priority protection of Cap Ferret by the authorities, who defend their actions by stating that the preservation of human lives remains their top priority. (translated)
The fire chief of Gironde, Marc Vermeulen, denies the accusations of abandoning the municipality of Le Porge, stating that resources were mobilized to save lives during the megafire that devastated the region, while emphasizing that 90% of the threatened buildings were preserved. (translated)
The fire in Gironde, which ravaged 42,000 hectares, has been contained, allowing evacuees to return, but a long regeneration of the forest is beginning, including the complete extinguishing of the flames, the safety measures through the felling of affected trees, and replanting. (translated)
Seventy Ukrainian firefighters, who arrived in Gironde after a long journey across Europe, have been deployed to help combat a mega-fire that has ravaged the region, participating in drowning operations to prevent the spread of the flames. (translated)
The fire in Gironde ravaged 42,000 hectares in 10 days, and although the situation is now stable, the president of the regional shellfish farming committee, Olivier Laban, emphasizes that the best help for the region would be the reopening and return of tourists. (translated)
The mega fire in Gironde, now under control, has allowed the return of 208,000 of the 220,000 evacuees, with no deaths or civilian injuries, except for firefighters, after an intense ten-day struggle, although hot spots persist and an investigation into its cause is underway. (translated)
The fire in Gironde is now under control, although there are still two active hot spots, and Prefect Sophie Brocas emphasizes the national unity mobilized to support this affected territory, while noting the importance of the actions of farmers and the toll of more than 330 injured firefighters. (translated)
Sophie Brocas, prefect of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Gironde, is facing strong criticism for her management of the historic fire in Gironde, but benefits from the support of the State, while standing out due to her atypical background as a former journalist and novelist, and her on-the-ground learning method. (translated)
In response to the crisis caused by a megafire in Gironde, the French have shown solidarity by collecting 10,000 tons of donations to support the more than 200,000 evacuees, as they begin to return to their homes. (translated)
The fire in Gironde has affected around 39,000 businesses, particularly in the café, hotel, and restaurant sector, resulting in a 64% drop in activity and raising concerns about the enormous economic impact on the region, prompting officials to call for national solidarity to support the Gironde economy. (translated)
The professor of pneumology shared essential advice for residents in areas affected by fires in Gironde, highlighting the importance of protecting oneself from harmful smoke that poses health risks. (translated)
The mega fire in Gironde is now stabilized after destroying 42,000 hectares, while a migration crisis affects Spain with the arrival of more than 1,500 migrants in Ceuta, and Israel and Hamas have signed an agreement for a gradual disarmament of Hamas and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. (translated)
The Bordeaux public prosecutor's office has opened 22 proceedings for burglaries in evacuated areas in Gironde due to a fire that led to the evacuation of 220,000 people, while investigations into the intentional origin of some fires are ongoing. (translated)
The Heritage Foundation has made a call for generosity to raise two million euros to restore the forests of Gironde and Landes devastated by fires that destroyed more than 45,000 hectares. (translated)
Prefect Sophie Brocas announced that 144,000 people can now return home following the stabilization of the fires in Gironde, which ravaged approximately 42,000 hectares. (translated)
The fire in Gironde continues with two active points south of Lacanau and on the Cap Ferret peninsula, where 3,300 firefighters, supported by military personnel and aerial means, are mobilized to fight against the flames that have devastated 42,000 hectares. (translated)
In Gironde, the president of the Bordeaux Gironde Chamber of Commerce and Industry declared that 39,000 businesses have been directly or indirectly impacted by the mega fire that has ravaged 42,000 hectares since July 22, although the prefect noted a slight improvement in the situation. (translated)
