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A couple traveling in a camper van in the Landes department shared their testimony about a major fire. The incident occurred on July 25, 2026. According to witnesses, the fire was extremely intense.
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A couple traveling in a camper van in the Landes department shared their testimony about a major fire. The incident occurred on July 25, 2026. Accordi...
A couple traveling in a camper van in the Landes department shared their testimony about a major fire. The incident occurred on July 25, 2026. According to witnesses, the fire was extremely intense.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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