Wildfire in Gironde: Cap Ferret Also Evacuated by Water

The situation on the Cap Ferret peninsula escalated dramatically overnight into Friday. The rapidly spreading wildfire forced authorities to take a measure that would be extraordinary even in a region accustomed to fires: the entire peninsula is to be evacuated in stages. In addition to the only road connection, the water route across the Bassin d'Arcachon is now being used extensively for the first time. Between 7 and 10 a.m. on Friday morning, authorities set up a maritime shuttle service. From the piers at Grand Piquey, Le Canon, Port de ...