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Eric Brocardi
Activist
Eric Brocardi is a representative of France's national federation of firefighters.
Notable Quotes
"The aim is to save lives and property."View Story →
"We don't know how the blaze will spread, the fire front is constantly shifting. We cannot fight it directly."View Story →
"The fire is like David against Goliath."View Story →
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Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
July 28, 2026Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.
July 27, 2026Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.
July 13, 2026