Live: France orders evacuations near Bordeaux as wildfires sweep through southwest
Summary
Wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain have forced over 200,000 people to leave their homes. French authorities ordered evacuations near the city of Bordeaux and mobilized the military to fight the fires as they threatened populated areas.Key Facts
- Wildfires are spreading through southwestern France and central Spain.
- More than 200,000 people have been evacuated due to the fires.
- French authorities ordered evacuations near Bordeaux as a safety measure.
- The Gironde region's roads are advised to be avoided to allow emergency vehicles to move freely.
- President Emmanuel Macron sent the military to help control the fires in France.
- Spain declared a national emergency in the Madrid area and the province of Avila.
- The fires in France have burned around 14,000 hectares (about 34,600 acres).
- These wildfires are affecting multiple European countries, including France, Spain, and Italy.
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