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Forest fire risk in France: moderate to low, except in the Pyrénées-Orientales
According to Météo-France, in particular via its forest weather map, the risk of forest fires in France is currently moderate to low in most regions.…
Nouvelle-Aquitaine: a new heavy water-bombing helicopter to tackle forest fires
The PUMA Bravo heavy water-bombing helicopter, one of ten helicopters chartered by the Civil Protection Agency to bolster the country’s forest fire-fighting capabilities, has taken off…
PHOTOS. Forest fire risk: a new fire station to be built in Montpellier by 2025
Montpellier is set to have a new fire station by 2025, which will bolster efforts to combat forest and wildland fires in the Hérault department. This third fire station, located…
Forest weather: Météo-France’s forecast for the start of the week
Weather conditions have a significant impact on the outbreak and spread of fires. With a view to preventing fires and ensuring that everyone adapts their behaviour in line with the risk…
Major wildfires: firefighters wanted to provide backup in Canada this week
The departure is imminent. The Interministerial Crisis Management Operations Centre (COGIC), the crisis management command body for Civil Protection in France, has put the following on alert…
PHOTOS. Forest fire drill involving firefighters from SDIS 08 and Belgium
This weekend, a full-scale exercise was organised between the SDIS 08 fire brigade and the Dinaphi emergency services in Belgium. The aim of this exercise was…
Everything you need to know about technical fire-related terms: contained fire, localised fire, fire under control, extinguished fire
Numerous forest and wildfires are reported every day in France, as well as in several other parts of the world, raising concerns about their spread and their…
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