Wildfire in Die, Drôme: Lack of resources allows fire to spread across 1,000 hectares

Summary

A wildfire in Die, Drôme (France) has burned over 1,000 hectares. While less catastrophic than fires in the Pyrénées-Orientales, the authors argue that the fire's spread is due not only to lightning, the mistral wind, and climate change, but also to a lack of massive investment in firefighting resources. Aerial firefighting means are being prioritized in southern France, leaving this area under-resourced. The piece is a call to public authorities from climate campaigners and a local MP.

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