Two firefighters died on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, while fighting a building fire in Mérignac, a suburb of Bordeaux in southwest France. The fire occurred near Bordeaux Airport, which is located in Mérignac.
Officials Confirm Deaths and Flight Disruptions
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced the deaths of the two firefighters during a session at the French National Assembly. Bordeaux Airport reported on its official website that flight delays were occurring due to the fire nearby. Authorities have not released specifics on the number of flights affected or the duration of delays.
