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Two French firefighters die battling blaze near Bordeaux airport

The French Interior Ministry confirmed two fatalities following a fire near Bordeaux airport, which has caused significant disruption to local flight operations.

By 21 Jul 2026 · 15:30 CET Updated 21 Jul 2026 · 15:30 CET

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Two firefighters have died while attempting to extinguish a blaze in south-west France, according to an official announcement from the Interior Ministry. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Bordeaux airport, leading to widespread flight delays in the region.

The Local reports that the emergency services were responding to the fire when the fatalities occurred. Authorities have not provided further details regarding the cause of the fire or the specific circumstances surrounding the deaths of the responders.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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