Firefighters in France battle to prevent huge blaze from approaching Bordeaux
Summary
Firefighters in southwestern France are working to stop a large wildfire near Bordeaux that has burned a huge area and forced many people to leave their homes. In Spain, fires near Madrid are improving, but new fires near Valencia have led to more evacuations as countries face extreme weather linked to climate change.Key Facts
- A wildfire near Bordeaux, France, has burned an area four times larger than Paris.
- Nearly 220,000 people were evacuated from the Gironde region around Bordeaux.
- About 260,000 people have been evacuated across France due to wildfires.
- The fire near Bordeaux created its own storm with strong winds, making it unpredictable.
- 2,500 firefighters, 1,500 military personnel, and 1,200 police are working to control the fire in Gironde.
- In Spain, fires west of Madrid are largely controlled, but new fires near Valencia led to evacuations of around 15,000 people.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain and Portugal are experiencing severe climate-related weather, including fires, storms, and snow.
- Three men were arrested in Gironde, France, on suspicion of endangering lives, with two accused of starting fireworks.
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