WorldWildfire smoke leaves Bordeaux residents struggling to breathe

A thick layer of smoke has remained over Bordeaux since last Friday as a huge wildfire advances through southwestern France. The flames are moving closer to the city, leaving residents stunned by the scale of the disaster. People told France 24 that they are worried about what may happen next. One resident described coughing throughout the night as the smoke made breathing difficult.

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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-07-27 14:58Original