Wildfire near Biscarrosse: Horses from riding centres brought to safety

Biscarrosse - 24 July 2026: Smoke hangs over the pine forests of the Landes region as emergency services battle a wildfire that remains out of control in and around Biscarrosse. According to reports from the scene, several horses were released from riding centres during the acute danger situation. The animals were not to be trapped by the fire in stables or enclosed areas.According to the Landes prefecture, the fire broke out on Thursday, 23 July, at around 3:45 p.m. on the D652 departmental road in Biscarrosse. By Friday morning, it ...