Forests on Southwest France cleaned up to avoid new fires
epa10530075 A fire hydrant seen near ground and the trees of the forest of La Teste after they were cleaned in order to avoid new forest fires this summe, in the south-west of France, 18 March 2023. The Gironde department southwest France is taking precautionary measures and boosting surveillance equipment to avoid forest fires this summer after huge fires last year destroyed thousands of hectares and forced the evacuation of thousands of people. EPA/CAROLINE BLUMBERG