Disaster● ElevatedAug 3 · Aug 3, 2026, 3:00 AM
Wildfires take a toll on firefighters, victims of both flames and long-term cancers
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en]
In addition to four deaths, at least 129 firefighters suffered smoke inhalation from the wildfires in Gironde, Landes and Var in July. Unions criticize the inadequate protective equipment.
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