France Steps Up Protection Against Wildfires

Draguignan - 01.08.2026: At forest access roads, campsites and dried-out paths, gendarmerie checks have become part of the summer routine. Following a series of severe vegetation fires, France is stepping up prevention efforts. In the Var department, emergency personnel patrol particularly at-risk areas, secure fire sites and keep access routes clear so that firefighting vehicles can pass without obstruction.The situation is tense. According to the government, 13,550 vegetation fires have been recorded nationwide since the start of the season; nearly 116,000 hectares have been affected by the flames. In Var, ...