Gironde Megafire Contained: Nearly 3,000 Firefighters Remain Deployed The long and arduous battle to contain the megafire in France's Gironde department has finally come to an end.
After weeks of intense fighting, nearly 3,000 firefighters remain deployed in the region.
Understanding the Containment Efforts Containment efforts were a complex operation involving not just firefighters but also emergency responders, military personnel, and local authorities.