Wildfires in the Southwest: Nuñez speaks of unprecedented situation

Bordeaux - 26 July 2026: Severe forest and vegetation fires are keeping authorities in the departments of Gironde and Landes on high alert on Sunday. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez described the situation as unprecedented and still extremely unfavorable. Due to the spread of the fires, authorities are preparing additional protective measures and evacuations. The public is still urged to avoid travel to the areas most severely affected in southwestern France.According to the Interior Ministry, the largest fire originated from a blaze that broke out on 22 July in Saumos, north ...