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Macron visited the fire-ravaged area in Gironde on July 28, 2026, amidst the ongoing wildfire crisis.
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Updated Jul 29
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What happened
Macron visited the fire-ravaged area in Gironde on July 28, 2026, amidst the ongoing wildfire crisis.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Macron described the wildfire crisis as the most severe since WWII.Sub-event
Macron visited the fire-ravaged area in Gironde.1 source
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The entities involved
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Gironde
French department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Emmanuel Macron
president of France and Co-Prince of Andorra since 2017
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- Macron's government has appointed a new interior minister.
Coverage
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