A large wildfire is currently burning in the village of Lüe, located in the Landes department in southwestern France. The fire began in the early afternoon on Wednesday, September 16, at a photovoltaic (solar energy) farm in the commune and has since spread into the surrounding forest. Approximately 100 hectares of forest have already been consumed, and firefighters warn that "hundreds or even thousands of hectares" could be at risk. The situation is described as "very unfavorable" by Romain Moutard, deputy director of the local fire and rescue service, SDIS 40. Firefighters on the scene number around 100, supported by four aerial firefighting units, including the Dash and Air Tractor aircraft. The fire is spreading through the Landes de Gascogne massif, an area of dense forest located between the A63 motorway and the SNCF railway line that runs near the communes of Lüe and Labouheyre. The blaze has moved from its origin at the solar farm into the surrounding forest and is now advancing toward Labouheyre. The wind is currently blowing strongly toward the southeast, but authorities say no homes are currently under threat, and no evacuations are planned at this time. Despite the lack of immediate danger to populated areas, firefighters are concerned about "fire jumps," which occur when flames leap over barriers like roads or rivers to reach new areas. This risk is heightened by the intensity of the fire, which is described as "powerful." In response to the crisis, firefighters are waiting for additional support from "Canadairs," which are large aerial firefighting aircraft commonly used in Europe to combat wildfires. Local authorities have already closed the SNCF railway line and the departmental road RD10E to ensure the safety of the public and to facilitate firefighting efforts. The situation remains under close monitoring, with updates expected as the fire continues to evolve.