The Landes fire has improved, but the fire is still under control
The fire has already affected 1,700 hectares and some 550 firefighters are working on extinction work, while some 650 people are still evacuated.
Last Thursday's fire in the forests of the Landes in south-west France has evolved favourably this Sunday, thanks to more favorable weather conditions for extinction work, although the fire is not yet under control and has already affected 1,700 hectares.
The Prefect of the Landes, Gilles Clavreul, declared in the early morning hours of Sunday that the situation had "evolved favourably" as the flames had not risen significantlyduring the night.
The drones used during the night have also found that the two initially identified fire bulbs have been merged into one. The authorities have also updated the area affected by the fire, estimated at 1,600 hectares on Saturday afternoon, compared to 1,700 hectares now.
The prefect has clarified that this increase does not meanthat the fire has progressed during the night; it is due to a reassessment of the perimeter of the affected area.
550 firefighters and air assets
About 550 firefighters are working on extinction work, and four Canadair hydroplanes, two Dash bombers and an Australian Chinook helicopter are assisting them.
Despite the good development of the fire, the authorities remain cautious and do not plan to allow some 650 evacuees to return homefor the time being.
Residents and tourists evacuated
The fire broke out on Thursday in the municipalityof Luglon and forced the evacuation not only of the area's neighbours, but also of tourists from campsites near the affected area.
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