A firefighter was injured on Thursday after a gas cylinder exploded behind a television news crew covering the ongoing wildfires in Lège-Cap-Ferret, southwestern France.
The incident occurred as the broadcast team prepared for a live report on the blaze, with footage showing a fireball erupting near the journalists.
Emergency services responded immediately to the scene, treating the injured firefighter for burns and shock.
The explosion highlights the volatile conditions facing first responders and media personnel operating in the path of the rapidly spreading fires.
While the incident is localized, it underscores the operational risks in the region as authorities continue to battle the wildfires.
There is no immediate indication that the explosion has impacted broader energy infrastructure or commodity markets, but the event draws attention to safety protocols in disaster zones.