Vegetation fire in southern France: over 930 hectares engulfed in flames

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5 July 2026
10:40

A vegetation fire that broke out on Saturday in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, in southern France, has turned approximately 930 hectares of forest and vegetation into ash. Over 580 firefighters were mobilized to extinguish the flames, fueled by strong winds, high temperatures, and dry vegetation, reports IPN.

The fire broke out near the town of Trévillach and quickly spread to a rugged terrain area, where the intervention of rescue teams is challenging, and authorities warn that the fire is not yet under control.

The authorities have temporarily closed several roads in the area, but no evacuations have been ordered so far. Nearby residents have been urged to remain vigilant and to follow the instructions of the authorities.

This is the second major fire affecting the region within a few days and it comes amidst the heatwave that has swept France since mid-June. Authorities warn that the risk of wildfires remains extremely high in the southern part of the country, following one of the driest early summer periods in recent years.

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The Republic of Moldova has won four medals at the 58th edition of the International Chemistry Olympiad. The national team obtained a gold medal, two silver, and one bronze during the competition held from July 10-19, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, reports IPN.

The gold medal was won by Stepan Andrei, a student of the “N. V. Gogol” Theoretical High School in Chisinau. The silver medals were obtained by Oana Furculita and Bogdan Leahu, students of the “Orizont” Theoretical High School in Durlesti, while the bronze medal was awarded to Vladimir Caras, a student of the “N. V. Gogol” Theoretical High School in Chisinau.

The competition was attended by 364 students from 93 countries. The Republic of Moldova was represented by four Olympians, accompanied by Ion Bulimestru, a PhD in Chemistry and university lecturer at the State University of Moldova, and Vasilii Graur, a PhD in Chemistry and scientific researcher at the same institution.

The Ministry of Education and Research has sent congratulations to the awarded students, their teachers and parents. At the same time, the institution expressed gratitude to the members of the Republican Olympic Council for Chemistry for their involvement in the preparation of the national team.

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Vegetation fire in southern France: over 930 hectares engulfed in flames

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5 July 2026
10:40

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Access to certain public places in the capital will be temporarily limited on Monday, July 20, between the hours of 07:00 AM and 10:00 PM, in the context of the official visit to the Republic of Moldova by the President of the Republic of India, Droupadi Murmu. The restrictions target the center of the capital and the routes to and from Chisinau International Airport, reports IPN.

The City Hall of Chisinau mentions that during the specified period, access will be restricted in certain public places, as well as the holding of meetings and mass demonstrations in the perimeter of the streets where the official procession will pass. Also, in the targeted areas, road repair works, interventions on electrical, thermal, water supply and sewerage networks, as well as tree cleaning or cutting works, will not be able to be carried out during the application of the restrictions.

The exception is the socio-cultural events for which prior notifications have been submitted and which have been coordinated with the Chisinau City Hall and other competent institutions for the respective period.

The General Inspectorate of Police and the Capital Police Directorate will ensure public order and will inform individuals and legal entities who organize or intend to organize public actions in the targeted areas about the instituted restrictions.

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