SECURITYJul 30 · 08:38 UTCLE MONDE (EN)

How firefighters and volunteers supported by water planes imposed a major setback to the Gironde fire as it was about to swallow more homes

Firefighters and volunteers, supported by water planes, successfully contained a fire near Lanton, Gironde, on July 29, 2026, preventing it from spreading to more homes. The fire reignited in the forest but faced a major setback due to the coordinated efforts.

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