Landes News
Landes is a southwestern French department known for its extensive pine forests and Atlantic coastline.
France Second in Europe for Lightning Strikes
France experienced nearly 244,000 lightning strikes between June and August, making it the second most struck country in Europe this summer, according to Meteorage. The Pyrénées-Atlantiques department was the most affected.
French wildfires cause $500M in damages
French insurers estimate that this summer's wildfires in Gironde, Landes, and Var have caused approximately 500 million euros in damages, affecting around 25,000 incidents. This figure is based on claims reported up to mid-August.
Storms leave thousands without power in Southwest France
Severe storms in France's Southwest have left approximately 7,500 households without electricity and disrupted rail traffic between Dax and Hendaye. The Landes region was particularly affected.
Man indicted for strangling partner in France
Minister visits Gironde; Lande fire uncontained
Landes wildfire reignites, burning 1,580 hectares
16 French departments in orange heatwave alert
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Landes is a southwestern French department known for its extensive pine forests and Atlantic coastline.