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Live · Megafire in Gironde: 42,000 hectares devastated, fewer hotspots on July 30
Herz — World Desk · · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
A megafire has devastated 42,000 hectares in Gironde over nine days. On July 31 morning, the prefecture reports that the fire is contained within its perimeter despite persistent active sectors on Claouey, Lanton, Le Porge and Lacanau. The Bordeaux Departmental Operations Center manages the crisis 24/7, with new forestage operations planned for Friday morning.
- 42,000 hectares devastated by the megafire in Gironde
- Bordeaux Departmental Operations Center coordinating crisis 24/7 for nine days
- Fewer hotspots reported on the evening of July 30, 2026
- 31.07 07:27On July 31, the prefecture reports the megafire is contained within its perimeter despite persistent active sectors. Favorable weather conditions overnight aided this stabilization.
What We Know
The megafire in Gironde has devastated 42,000 hectares, according to Le Monde. For the past nine days, the Departmental Operations Center (COD)—a French structure that oversees and coordinates fire and rescue services—has been managing the crisis around the clock from the Bordeaux Prefecture, bringing together all involved services.
On the evening of July 30, 2026, there were fewer hotspots from the fire.
What Remains Uncertain
The number of evacuated persons, potential casualties, the cause of the fire, and the containment status of the fire remain unspecified in the information available at this stage.
What is the Departmental Operations Center (COD)?
The COD is a French structure that oversees and coordinates the operational activity of a department's fire and rescue services. It centralizes crisis management by bringing together all involved services.
How much area was affected by the fire in Gironde?
The megafire devastated 42,000 hectares in Gironde.
Is the situation improving?
On the evening of July 30, 2026, there were fewer hotspots from the fire. Further developments are not specified in the available information as of this date.
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