Two firefighters died on July 22, 2026, while responding to a building fire in Mérignac, a suburb of Bordeaux where Bordeaux Airport is located. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez informed lawmakers in the National Assembly of the fatalities.
The fire, which occurred near Bordeaux Airport in southwest France, disrupted airport operations. Bordeaux Airport issued a statement on its website confirming that some flights were delayed due to the emergency response to the fire.
