Pontevès - 02 August 2026: The wildfire at Gros Bessillon in the Var department did not spread further on Sunday for the time being. According to the prefect, the extent of the fire remained unchanged. Firefighters continue to tackle hotspots and secure the edges of the fire area. This is intended to prevent flames from continuing to spread beneath the dry vegetation or from once again affecting larger areas if winds pick up.Since the fire broke out on 21 July, nearly 2,000 hectares of vegetation have burned, according to authorities. ...
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