Wildfire leads to evacuations in some suburbs of the French city of Bordeaux
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A large wildfire west of Bordeaux prompted authorities to evacuate parts of three western suburbs, including the city’s airport. The prefect of the Gironde region ordered the evacuations in the early hours of Saturday as the fire continued to spread. Firefighters have been deployed, but residents were moved to ensure safety.
- ▪The wildfire is described as massive and shifting, located west of Bordeaux, a city known for its wines.
- ▪The Gironde prefect ordered evacuations covering parts of three western suburbs and the Bordeaux airport in the early hours of Saturday.
- ▪Authorities cited the need to protect residents as the fire spread despite significant firefighting resources being deployed.
- ▪The evacuation aims to ensure safety while firefighters continue to combat the blaze.
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- ▪ France and Spain race to control wildfires as suburbs of Bordeaux begin evacuation – live — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ 'The problem has been extremely high winds': Wildfires sweep through southwest France — France 24 (EN)
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ABC NewsLiveVideoLocalShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onWildfire leads to evacuations in some suburbs of the French city of BordeauxAuthorities in France are evacuating suburbs of Bordeaux due to a massive wildfire west of the cityByThe Associated PressJuly 25, 2026, 3:10 AM1:15ARCACHON, France -- Authorities in France are evacuating some suburbs of Bordeaux because of a massive and shifting wildfire to the west of the city famous for its wines.The prefect of the Gironde region that includes Bordeaux ordered the evacuation in the early hours of Saturday, covering parts of three of the city’s western suburbs, including its airport.Popular ReadsIran…
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