Forest Fire in Gironde Puts Wildlife Under Pressure

Saumos - 26 July 2026: In addition to homes, roads and forests, the major fire in Gironde has also driven the region's wildlife into a corner. Franceinfo reported deer attempting to flee the flames. There is currently no official assessment of injured or dead animals. In the vast pine forests around the Bassin d'Arcachon, their escape remains largely unseen.According to information released by the prefecture on Sunday morning, the fire had affected around 42,000 hectares since Wednesday, 22 July. The blaze broke out near Saumos and continued to spread under ...