Firefighters in France hold back vast wildfire as heat returns to test their grip
Summary
Firefighters in southwest France controlled a large wildfire that burned 420 square kilometers near Bordeaux, stopping its spread after several days. Thousands of people were evacuated, and some began returning home as the fire was contained, but dry weather could cause new flare-ups.Key Facts
- The wildfire has been burning since last week near Saumos, southwest of Bordeaux.
- It has burned an area about four times the size of Paris (420 square kilometers).
- Around 220,000 people had to evacuate due to the fire.
- Firefighters worked overnight to control flare-ups near the Atlantic coast dunes.
- Crews have created 103 kilometers (64 miles) of firebreaks, areas cleared to stop the fire from spreading.
- Ninety-three firefighters have been injured while fighting the blaze.
- Parts of a major highway (A63) and train routes south of Bordeaux remain closed or limited.
- Thousands in the neighboring Landes region have begun returning home after another wildfire was contained.
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