Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the four firefighters who died since the beginning of the season during a commemorative speech in Bormes-les-Mimosas, highlighting their commitment in the face of the fires ravaging France. (translated)
Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the four firefighters who died since the beginning of the fire season in France during his visit to Bormes-les-Mimosas, where he commemorated the 82nd anniversary of the landing in Provence. (translated)
French deputies propose to mobilize 50 billion euros through Livrets A to finance forest protection, while emphasizing the need to define resources to repay these investments and respond to firefighters' calls for more means and recruitment, without the state being able to compel local authorities to increase their budget participation. (translated)
The firefighters of France, united in a coalition of nine organizations, have launched a strike to demand the creation of at least 21,000 professional firefighter positions in order to improve working conditions and resources for fighting fires, after a meeting deemed unsatisfactory with the Minister of the Interior. (translated)
Firefighter unions denounce a lack of resources and call for intensive mobilization to demonstrate on September 29 in Paris, after expressing their demands at a press conference. (translated)
Since yesterday, our firefighters have been fully mobilized to control the fire at Mont-Saint-Frieux. More than 230 of them are engaged, supported by significant aerial resources and reinforcements from neighboring departments. My heartfelt gratitude to them. (translated)
Since yesterday, our firefighters have been fully mobilized to control the fire at Mont-Frieux. More than 230 of them are engaged, with the support of significant aerial resources and reinforcements from neighboring departments. My entire gratitude for their commitment. (translated)
This summer, the devastating fires in France triggered a significant influx of new applications, with more than 10,000 people volunteering to become firefighters, drawn by the courage and dedication of firefighters on the ground. (translated)
After 18 days of fighting the Gros Bessillon fire in Var, which damaged 6,300 hectares and requires the evacuation of 6,000 people, the fire has finally been declared contained, although authorities continue to remain vigilant and monitor the situation due to the possibility of arson. (translated)
The firefighters of Var are preparing for a new high-risk day this Thursday, August 6, due to unfavorable weather conditions, with intensifying winds and high temperatures, as they fight the fire at Gros Bessillon, already ravaged over 8,000 hectares. (translated)
Firefighters in France oppose the title of "heroes" due to a lack of resources and recognition of their profession, instead calling for improvements to their working conditions and increased financial commitment from the state to address the growing challenges related to wildfires and climate change. (translated)
Nine firefighters' unions in France have rejected the term hero used by political leaders and called for additional state funding to address operational overload and chronic underinvestment in civil security. (translated)
A fire in Var has currently burned 1,800 hectares and involves 1,500 firefighters, although it is stabilized, while 20 French departments are on orange alert due to the heatwave. (translated)
The prefect of New Aquitaine and Gironde, Sophie Brocas, announced that more than 330 firefighters have been injured in the fight against a fire that is now under control, although two hot spots remain active. (translated)
On est train de réécrire l’histoire des sapeurs-pompiers de France. Le combat en #Gironde est l’engagement d’une vie pour les @PompiersFR . La bataille est gagnée grâce a une force collective : agriculteurs, citoyens et sécurité intérieur. https://t.co/xf7AEzeqrB #SapeursPompiers #Solidarité #Histoire
After the control of the megafire in Gironde, a fire intensified in Var, resulting in the evacuation of 2,500 people and the deployment of firefighters from Bas-Rhin for support. (translated)
In Var, after a period of stability, a fire has gained strength, leading to the evacuation of 2,500 people and describing the current situation as a decisive day according to the spokesperson for the firefighters. (translated)
Totalenergies commits to cover the costs of terrestrial and aerial fuels necessary for firefighting services in France from July 1 to August 31, while releasing 200 of its volunteer firefighter employees with salary continuation to support them in their efforts against fires. (translated)
David Saquet, president of UNSA Firefighters, highlights the lack of respiratory protection equipment after 230 firefighters were injured while fighting an exceptional fire in Gironde. (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)
