More than 20,000 evacuated after intense wildfire in France
Summary
More than 20,000 people have been evacuated from the Atlantic coast of south-west France due to a fast-moving wildfire near Saumos. Firefighters are working with planes and many crews to control the fire, which has burned 2,400 hectares in less than a day, but no deaths or home losses have been reported so far.Key Facts
- The wildfire started in a dense pine forest near Saumos, west of Bordeaux.
- Over 20,000 people, including tourists, have been evacuated from the area.
- The fire burned 2,400 hectares (about 5,928 acres) in under 24 hours.
- Firefighters have deployed 700 personnel and four water-dropping planes to fight the blaze.
- Nine local towns opened centers to shelter more than 2,500 evacuees.
- The fire threatens wealthy and popular holiday areas like Cap Ferret.
- Authorities say the fire may have been caused by a machine clearing undergrowth.
- Another fire near Pontevès in south-east France burned 2,500 hectares and destroyed at least 10 houses.
- France has seen multiple heatwaves and over 12,500 wildfires this year due to climate change effects.
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