The 80,000 private forest owners in Wallonia, who manage more than half of the region's forests, represent a valuable resource to mobilize in order to strengthen resilience against the increased dangers of climate change, particularly fires, by promoting their engagement and simplifying the administrative constraints that limit their ability to act. (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)
Despite seven new fires starting in Gironde, the fire has not progressed, according to Prefect Sophie Brocas, who is optimistic for the coming days thanks to improved weather conditions. (translated)
The French government plans to create a sector grouping industrial players, such as aerospace manufacturers and drone operators, to improve the detection and fight against fires, drawing lessons from recent disasters in order to develop new technological capabilities and strengthen industrial sovereignty in this area. (translated)
Wallonia is now classified at high risk of forest fire, with recommendations for vigilance for citizens, as over 90% of vegetation fires are of human origin, and seemingly innocent behaviors, such as parking a car in dry grass or leaving a plastic bottle in the sun, can cause disasters. (translated)
The CAP allocates 4 billion euros for measures in favor of fire prevention, forest management, restoration, infrastructure & resilience. Investing in those who actively manage our lands is investing in our security. (translated)
Le Premier ministre français, Sébastien Lecornu, a annoncé que 162 personnes ont été interpellées pour avoir allumé des feux de forêt délibérément depuis le 6 juillet, signalant que la majorité des incendies actuels en France sont d'origine humaine et appelant à des gestes de prévention pour lutter contre ces sinistres. #IncendiesFrance #SébastienLecornu #PréventionIncendie
Dans l'Aude, des bénévoles patrouillent dans les forêts pour aider à prévenir les incendies, ayant récemment réussi à éteindre deux départs de feu, tandis que plusieurs départements du sud de la France sont en alerte maximale face aux risques d'incendie. #IncendiesDeForêt #Bénévoles #PréventionIncendie
