Two firefighters lost their lives fighting a building fire on July 22, 2026, in Mérignac near Bordeaux Airport. The fire triggered delays for flights operating out of the airport.
Two firefighters died battling a building fire near Bordeaux Airport on 21 July 2026. The blaze caused flight delays, confirmed by Interior Minister Laurent Nunez and the airport.
United Airlines canceled more than 2,000 flights on July 22, 2026, amid FAA ground stops at eight airports including JFK and Toronto Pearson. Severe East Coast storms caused delays and tornado watches.