Thousands are evacuated as wildfire spreads near popular French tourist town
Summary
About 20,000 people were evacuated from towns and resorts near the French Atlantic coast due to a large wildfire spreading near Lège-Cap Ferret. Hundreds of firefighters, including water bombers, are working to control the fire, which has burned over 31 square kilometers but has not caused injuries. Wildfires are also affecting other parts of Europe, including Italy and Spain, amid very hot and dry weather conditions.Key Facts
- The wildfire near Lège-Cap Ferret in southwest France covers more than 31 square kilometers (12 square miles).
- Around 20,000 people, including tourists and residents, were evacuated from several areas as the fire got close to homes.
- About 700 firefighters, including teams from Paris, have been deployed to fight the fire with water bombers.
- The fire remains not fully controlled but contained to the north of Lège.
- Southern Europe has experienced many wildfires this summer due to high heat, dry weather, and climate change increasing fire risks.
- Over 12,500 wildfires have occurred in France this year, burning almost 44,000 hectares.
- In Italy, a firefighter died while battling fires in Sicily, and Spain is also fighting major blazes amid a heat wave.
- Some wildfires in Spain have led to evacuations, destruction of homes, and temporary disruption of train services.
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