It is the whole of the Gironde which is affected in the heart by the terrible fires which have lasted for more than a week. Very touristy, the region is also the birthplace or place of life of many French celebrities. The couple formed by Laure Manaudou and Jérémy Frérot spoke of their sadness at the situation, as did the footballer Mathieu Valbuena, whose campsite was reduced to ashes on the side of the Pyla dune. Another sportsman born in the Basque Country and who cut his teeth in Bordeaux is experiencing the situation very badly and it is none other than Bixente Lizarazu.
The 98 world champion made a point of expressing his sadness in the face of the terrible fires which are ravaging a region which he has learned to love. “It’s been going on for a week. That’s crazy. As a guy from the Southwest, I’m shocked to see this Landes forest go up in smoke which is the lung of our region, that of my childhood too”deplores Bixente Lizarazu in an interview with the regional daily Sud-Ouest.
I would like to express my support to all those who are directly affected by what looks very much like the fire of the century
Claire Keim’s companion has kept many connections in the region and most have been affected by the terrible fires that threaten the population. “I have friends who had to be evacuated, so I would like to express my support to all those who are directly affected by what looks very much like the fire of the century”he continues, before mentioning a detail that particularly touched him: “We will long remember, in passing, the spectacular images of this fire which descends into the waters of the Arcachon basin. I can’t take my eyes off this disaster, the Gascon forest being so important to the people of the South West”.
Tximista’s father calls for more responsibility on the part of individuals in the face of the risk of fires, which are often caused by human beings. “Throwing a cigarette butt in nature, especially when it is super dry, is completely stupid. Let’s also take care not to barbecue anywhere and anyhow. Lots of little things for which you have to be vigilant “concludes the former footballer, very touched by the situation.
find the interview with Bixente Lizarazu in full on the Sud-Ouest website.