267 firefighters injured during wildfire response in Gironde

Merignac - 31.07.2026: After nearly ten days of fighting the severe wildfires in Gironde, 267 firefighters have been injured. This is according to the latest update from emergency services, reported by Franceinfo. The flames have since lost intensity. However, the operation is not over: at several fire fronts, crews must continue extinguishing hotspots, securing firebreaks and monitoring areas already brought under control.This phase in particular carries significant risks. Smoke impairs visibility, the parched ground is difficult to traverse, and heat can persist beneath the surface for a long time. Firefighters ...