By Gael Arcuset
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updated on 15 Jul 22 at 16:25
The flames continue their destructive progress in Girondethis Friday, July 15, 2022. The two fires, which started from Landiras and La Teste-de-Buch three days earlier, have already destroyed more than 7,350 hectares.
From the start, these are no less than 11,300 people who had to be evacuated. “The actions of the firefighters have made it possible to preserve a large number of dwellings and vital structures”, indicates the prefecture of Gironde. Despite the hard work of the men of fire, several houses were destroyed.
Today, according to information gathered on the spot, conditions are unfavorable. The Gironde is placed in orange vigilance for heat wave. And the wind has already picked up.
The teams ofNews Bordeaux and South Gironde Republican mobilize and offer you to follow the evolution of the situation live.
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4:22 p.m .: the privileged criminal track in Landiras
“In the state of the investigations, the criminal thesis is privileged concerning the fire of Landiras, tells us the Public Prosecutor’s Office. However, all leads continue to be explored by investigators. »
3:50 p.m.: update on the situation in Landiras
The prefect, Fabienne Buccio, has just announced that the fire continues to progress in the Landiras sector. He burned 4,700 hectares in this area.
3:30 p.m.: a support group created on Facebook
A support and information exchange group for all those affected by the fire affecting the Landiras sector was created on Facebook.
“Feel free to post there your needs, the needs for our firefighters, information on the evolution of the fire, explains its creator. Big thought to all the people evacuated from their homes. All our support to our firefighters who risk their lives to save our lives, our homes, our forests, our businesses… A big thank you to them. »
3:22 p.m.: holidaymakers will be able to go to the campsite to pick up their belongings
With the agreement of the prefecture, in La Teste-de-Buch, holidaymakers will be able to go get their stuff in the five evacuated campsites, under police escort. To do this, 5 buses with 70 seats will be chartered. The operation is scheduled from 4 p.m.
2:45 p.m .: “It is urgent to have an air force in the region to put out the fires”, pleads Alain Rousset
Alain Rousset, president of the regional council of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, has just sent a press release.
For him, it is “urgent to have an air force in the region to put out the fires”.
In his letter, Alain Rousset writes: “I have always expressed my fear about forest fires, the tragedy being of course that these fires are linked to global warming. I remind you that the forest is an economic, human and environmental asset. It will be necessary to give priority to thinking about the reconstruction of the forest massif, its maintenance, and its uses. And above all to the capacity for rapid intervention with water bomber planes. It is urgent to have an air force in the region, equipment capable of intervening quickly to put out these fires. Given that there is no longer a production program for water bomber aircraft, the Region is ready to join forces to develop a new program to revive the design of amphibious aircraft. »
At the end, he expressed his support for the displaced inhabitants of South Gironde and the Arcachon basin, holidaymakers, “and of course the police and firefighters”.
2:30 p.m.: detailed maps of the evolution of the flames
The prefecture has communicated the detailed areas affected by the fire in Gironde. Here they are. For more details, it’s here.
1:30 p.m.: a burnt house in Guillos
Republican South Gironde confirm thata house was destroyed by flames, in Guillos, at a place called Guillemin. This is the first house destroyed in South Gironde since the start of the fire.
1 p.m.: the Dune du Pilat still closed to the public
The message is clear. It is written in capital letters on the site’s official Facebook page : “ACCESS TO THE DUNE DU PILAT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED (even to take photos and use a drone)”
All access to the Dune, its reception area, the ocean beaches and the road to Biscarrosse are strictly prohibited and closed until further notice.
12:18 p.m.: “a heartbreak to see the forest burn”
Jean-Luc Gleyze, president of the departmental council, does not hide his sadness. “I was born in the Landes de Gascogne forest. It’s heartbreaking to see her burn. We will be marked for life by these fires. They will have major ecological and economic consequences. I also want to have a thought for the evacuated residents, who are going through a difficult situation. »
12:10 p.m .: strong words from the mayor of Landiras
Asked by Republican South GirondeJean-Marc Pelletant, Mayor of Landiras, does not mince his words:
The thing that worries me the most is that I don’t see the Canadair coming. Our elected officials will have to do something. It’s fine to spend 14 billion euros for a LGV, but when you don’t have 200 million to buy Canadair. It’s public service after all!
11:20 am: update on the situation in Landiras
Around Landiras, as indicated by Republican South Gironde, the fire progressed overnight. Nearly 4,200 hectares were affected by the flames. But no casualties are to be deplored. “The fire is not yet fixed and is progressing”, indicates the prefecture of Gironde.
During the night, 482 people, living in the villages of Origne, Louchats and Balizac, had to be evacuated. “The flames were at the edge of the houses, confided the mayor of Origne, Vincent Dedieu. All were saved. It really had to be something serious for it to come to us. The fire came at a phenomenal speed. »
On their side, the firefighters have implemented backfires.
11:10 am: update on the situation in La Teste-de-Buch
At La Teste-de-Buchthe fire devastated 3,150 hectares according to the latest evaluations relayed by News Bordeaux. The flames destroyed two restaurants, three homes and a boat in the port of Cazaux.
But the relentless struggle of the firefighters during the night “made it possible to save a hundred houses “says the sub-prefect of Arcachon, Renan Leautic:” The town of Cazaux is saved. »
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