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July Wildfire Scorches 2,550 ha, 400 Evacuated, Contained

7/22/2026

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The wildfire erupted on July 21, 2026, burning 2,550 hectares and prompting 400 evacuations.
Commander William Vogl deployed 1,000 firefighters, eight Canadair bombers, four helicopters and two Dash aircraft.
Fire chief Eric Grohin said blaze was contained by July 22, 2026, though hot spots remained.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said nearly 40,000 hectares have burned across France since early 2026, after the prefecture reported 2,300 households lost power in Cotignac.

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The wildfire erupted on July 21, 2026, burning 2,550 hectares and prompting 400 evacuations.
Commander William Vogl deployed 1,000 firefighters, eight Canadair bombers, four helicopters and two Dash aircraft.
Fire chief Eric Grohin said blaze was contained by July 22, 2026, though hot spots remained.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said nearly 40,000 hectares have burned across France since early 2026, after the prefecture reported 2,300 households lost power in Cotignac.