THE Dordogne préfecture has announced the relaxation of its fire risk severity warning to modérée, from the severe risk level it announced in early August....
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OVER the past couple of days I have seen five Canadair water-bombing aircraft heading west in the direction of Bordeaux, sent to tackle the large...
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THE Dordogne préfet has tightened water restrictions across the département with a focus on use around the home. From 10 August and at least until...
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ALMOST half of French départements have decided to increase the speed limit on some or all of their departmental roads, from 80 km/h to 90...
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BELVES airshow has been cancelled due to a fear of an accidental fire breaking out, because the showground is so dry and the neighbouring woods...
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THE Dordogne préfecture has published a map highlighting the areas across the region that face water restrictions, as concern grows about water levels across France....
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TIGHTER measures have been announced by the Dordogne préfecture with the département remaining under a 'risque sévère' warning for forest fires. Motorised vehicles are not...
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AN explosion took place at the Eurenco factory in Bergerac, with the Préfet de la Dordogne saying eight people were injured. The explosion took place...
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