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Wildfires in Deux-Sèvres: 565 hectares burned, 90% of human origin
Automatically translated from French ·
Published on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 9:57 AM
In Deux-Sèvres, 565 hectares of natural areas have already been burned by forest fires. Nearly 90% of these fires are of human origin, often linked to cigarette butts, barbecues, or sparks. Act with caution to avoid any failure.
Emergency instructions
Smoke coming from a building? Call 18, 112, or 114.
Over 565 hectares of natural areas have already been destroyed by fires in Deux-Sèvres.
- 9 out of 10 fires are caused by humans.
- Common causes include: a cigarette butt, a barbecue, or a simple spark.
Recommended preventive measures:
- Do not discard cigarette butts in nature.
- Do not light fires near vegetation.
- For high-risk work, postpone if possible, or keep a fire extinguishing tool within reach.
In case of smoke or fire, call immediately:
- 18 (fire department)
- 112 (European emergency number)
- 114 (fire department emergency service)
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