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France urges tourists not to cancel trips amid wildfires

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • France urges tourists not to cancel trips due to wildfires, advising them to check official information for affected areas.
  • Minister Eléonore Caroit stated that most of France remains safe, even within regions experiencing fires.
  • She highlighted the exceptional scale of this year's fires, exceeding 2022 levels, but reassured that safety protocols are in place and European solidarity is aiding firefighting efforts.

France is urging tourists not to postpone their travel plans despite ongoing wildfires, emphasizing that the vast majority of the country remains unaffected and safe. Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs, Eléonore Caroit, advised visitors to simply consult official information to identify specific affected zones.

What needs to be taken into account, despite obviously the magnitude of these fires and the large number of fires that have started this year, is that the vast majority of French territory is not affected.

— Eléonore CaroitFrench Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs reassuring tourists about the safety of most of France amidst wildfires.

"What needs to be taken into account, despite obviously the magnitude of these fires and the large number of fires that have started this year, is that the vast majority of French territory is not affected," Caroit stated in an interview. She clarified that even within heavily impacted regions like Gironde, where fires have consumed 42,000 hectares near Bordeaux, many tourist sites remain safe. The minister stressed that precautionary measures are in place to ensure visitor safety.

Do not postpone your trips, unless you are going to regions that are being affected.

— Eléonore CaroitMinister Caroit's advice to tourists planning to visit France.

The minister's message to potential travelers is clear: "do not postpone your trips, unless you are going to regions that are being affected." To determine these areas, she recommended verifying information provided by French authorities, who are offering precise, hour-by-hour updates. This year has seen an exceptional number of fires, with 116,000 hectares burned so far, surpassing the record set in 2022.

Verify with great detail the information given by the French authorities.

— Eléonore CaroitMinister Caroit's instruction to tourists on how to stay informed about wildfire-affected areas.

Addressing concerns about resources, Caroit echoed President Emmanuel Macron's remarks, noting that firefighting capabilities, both in personnel and equipment, have doubled over the past decade. France possesses a significant aerial firefighting fleet, but the scale of the current blazes is unprecedented in Europe. The minister also highlighted the effectiveness of the European Civil Protection mechanism, which has provided crucial assistance from countries like Sweden, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.

France is experiencing an exceptional situation like we have never experienced before, not even in 2022.

— Eléonore CaroitMinister Caroit describing the severity of the current wildfire season in France.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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