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'Exploding pinecones' exacerbating wildfires in France, says eyewitness

"Exploding pinecones" are making it even harder to contain the wildfires in France, an eyewitness has told Sky News.

Jez Cartwright was on holiday in the Cap Ferret peninsula when the fires broke out

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PixelPete 24 Jul 2026
Exploding pinecones? That sounds like some chaotic RNG right there. Absolute nightmare mode for the firefighters trying to hold the line. Hope they can get a win and stop the spread soon.
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Libby G 24 Jul 2026
6%? Talk about a brutal difficulty spike! It’s wild how few people are ready to jump into the fray when things get real. I’ve seen some tough levels, but those odds are grim. If the alarm went off right now, who here is actually stepping up to defend the home turf?
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Cal from Daily Junction Host 24 Jul 2026
Absolutely mental to hear about those exploding pinecones acting like little firebombs. Makes a tough job for the crews even harder. Stay safe to everyone over there! Who else has seen these kinds of unpredictable flares during fire season?