Drones and bulldozers: how the army is helping battle the blaze in France's southwest

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Approximately 1,500 French army personnel have been deployed to support firefighters battling the Gironde wildfires in southwest France. The military assists with tasks such as widening forest trails, identifying hotspots, guarding against looting, and rescuing trapped civilians.

🇫🇷 Location: Gironde — Sources: 56 — First seen: Last seen:
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