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.
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Notable Quotes
"The fire is like David against Goliath."
— Eric Brocardi , Activist
"We are not in the clear."
— Sophie Brocas , Politician
"There were highly challenging hours and days ahead, light was beginning to appear at the end of the tunnel."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"The government was being very vigilant in terms of air pollution."
— Stéphanie Rist , Politician
"We are frightened about the impact on Bordeaux and the metropolitan area."
— Rémi Lassoureille , Executive
Key People
Eric Brocardi is a representative of France's national federation of firefighters.
President of the Bordeaux British Community.
Laurent Nuñez is the French Interior Minister.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
Commander leading the firefighting response in Gironde.
Sophie Brocas is the Gironde prefect responsible for managing the crisis during the wildfires.
Stéphanie Rist is the Health Minister of France.
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Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires in Gironde.
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