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The Gironde department remains under red weather warning for forest fires
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Published on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM
# The Gironde department remains under red forest fire alert Updated on 11/08/2026 For information, the Gironde department remains under red weather warning for forest fire prevention. Under this alert, restriction measures are still in effect. Throughout the Gironde department, the following are prohibited: * using thermal brush-cutting tools such as blowtorches * burning green waste outdoors * using lanterns
The Gironde department remains under red forest fire alert
Updated on 08/11/2026
For reference, the Gironde department remains under red weather warning for forest fire prevention. Under this alert, restriction measures are still in effect.
Throughout the entire Gironde department, the following are prohibited:
* using thermal brush-clearing tools such as blowtorches
* burning green waste outdoors
* using flying lanterns
* setting off fireworks, whether privately or publicly initiated
See all measures taken in the order of 10 August 2026
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