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  1. Wildfires are affecting both Corsica and the Gironde department, which includes Arcachon.

Macron mobilized armed forces as massive forest fires affected the Gironde region, causing residents to flee.

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Macron mobilized armed forces as massive forest fires affected the Gironde region, causing residents to flee.

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Emmanuel MacronGirondeArcachon

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  1. Sébastien Lecornu led fire services during the Gironde mega-fire and faced scrutiny over government actions.Sub-event
  2. Macron addresses the unprecedented wildfire season in Biscarrosse, calling it the country's toughest crisis since WWII.1 source
  3. Macron visited the fire-ravaged area in Gironde on July 28, 2026, amidst the ongoing wildfire crisis.Sub-event
  4. Wildfires are causing major evacuations in Gironde, and the affected region has requested assistance from EU partners for aerial support.Sub-event
  5. Macron mobilized armed forces to support civilians affected by massive fires in Gironde.1 source

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