WorldWildfire now nine miles from Bordeaux as mayor warns of evacuation preparations
A wildfire in France’s Gironde region has come within 15km of Bordeaux, prompting mayor Thomas Cazenave to prepare to accommodate large numbers of people if more evacuations are ordered. About 220,000 people have already been evacuated in France and more than 100,000 in Spain, as heatwaves and extreme fire risks persist.
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BBC News★★★★☆2026-07-27 20:34Original
Wildfire now nine miles from Bordeaux as mayor warns of evacuation preparations
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