Wildfire in Gironde: Residents Push Back Against the Flames

Saumos - 25 July 2026: The wildfire that broke out near Saumos, north of the Bassin d'Arcachon, on Wednesday continued to spread on Saturday. According to consistent reports, more than 19,000 hectares have now been affected by the fire. In Gironde's dense pine forests, smoke and changing conditions are complicating firefighting efforts. At the same time, emergency crews are trying to prevent the flames from advancing further toward more densely populated areas.Because the fire brigade cannot be everywhere at once, some residents are attempting to protect homes and property boundaries ...