French Firefighters Defend Hazardous Defense Sites as Mega-Fire Rages Near Bordeaux

A mega-fire near Bordeaux stayed out of control on July 27. Firefighters took special measures to shield nearby Seveso-classified sites — facilities making hazardous materials for missiles and rockets. Sixteen departments faced orange heatwave alerts, with temperatures forecast up to 41°C. Le Barp's mayor warned the situation was "getting harder."