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Firefighting: the A400M military aircraft to be deployed ‘by the end of July’, the government announces
In response to the wildfires affecting several regions of France, the government has announced that an Airbus A400M fitted with a 20-tonne water-dropping kit will be deployed by the end of July.
Var: a 2,500-hectare fire still burning, with the mistral posing a threat
In the Var, the fire, which has swept across nearly 2,500 hectares, mobilised nearly 1,200 firefighters on Thursday amid the threat of a strong mistral.
Fire in Gironde: 1,000 hectares consumed by the blaze, 5,000 people being evacuated
LIVE: A major fire is ravaging nearly 1,000 hectares in Gironde, mobilising 500 firefighters and leading to the evacuation of thousands of people between Saumos and Le Porge.
Fire in Gironde: 800 hectares destroyed, 600 people evacuated
A major forest fire is spreading on Wednesday 22 July 2026 between Saumos and Le Porge, in Gironde. The fire is located around 15 kilometres from Lacanau, in an area that is very popular during the summer holidays
Fire in the Var: over 2,550 hectares burnt, 1,200 firefighters deployed
A fire covering 2,550 hectares in the Var region is threatening several towns. Despite the efforts of 1,200 firefighters, the flames are still burning near Cotignac and Montfort-sur-Argens.
Two firefighters have died in a fire in Mérignac, Gironde
Two firefighters died on Tuesday whilst battling a fire in Mérignac. The Minister for the Interior announced the news to the National Assembly.
Portugal: a Spanish Canadair aircraft grounded on the Tagus in the middle of the fire season
On 16 July, an amphibious water bomber was forced to land on a Portuguese river after suffering a breakdown whilst refuelling. The crew are unharmed, but the incident highlights the vulnerability of a European system already under strain as the peak of the season approaches. Analysis.
Extreme fire risk in the Var: the prefecture has closed all mountain ranges
The Var Prefecture is closing all mountain ranges this Saturday, 18 July, due to an extreme or very severe risk of wildfire.
Gard: four people under investigation following a series of wildfires
In Alès, in the Gard department, the investigation has identified four people as suspects in three wildfires. They are due to stand trial in late summer 2026.
Fontainebleau fires: police arrest two suspects
The police have arrested two men, aged 18 and 20, following a series of fires in the Fontainebleau forest. The investigation is ongoing.
Fontainebleau Forest: 800 hectares go up in smoke; the Home Secretary visits the scene
A fire is ravaging 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, 60 km south of Paris. 380 firefighters are battling the blaze, whilst the Home Secretary is due to visit the scene on Monday morning.
Fire in the Drôme: over 3,000 hectares burnt, 480 firefighters deployed
Over 3,000 hectares have been burnt in the Drôme: 480 firefighters have been battling the flames in difficult conditions for several days.
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