‘It felt like being in a disaster movie’: uncertainty after evacuation from France’s Gironde wildfire
Summary
A massive wildfire in the Gironde region of southwestern France has burned through 42,000 hectares, causing one of the largest land destructions in France since World War II. Authorities evacuated about 220,000 people, including residents from urban areas near Bordeaux, and many remain displaced as the fire continues amid a heatwave.Key Facts
- The wildfire in Gironde burned an area four times larger than the city of Paris.
- Around 220,000 people were evacuated, including from suburban and urban neighborhoods.
- At least 240 homes were destroyed by the fire.
- The fire has not stopped completely and officials warn it remains intense and unpredictable.
- Evacuees have stayed in emergency shelters, such as Bordeaux’s exhibition center.
- The blaze caused dark skies and smoky air that made breathing difficult in affected areas.
- A new heatwave may worsen the fire and complicate firefighting efforts.
- Many evacuees expressed sadness over the loss of the forest and their homes.
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