New evacuation from tourist sites near Bordeaux as France and Spain fight wildfires
Summary
Nearly 4,000 people are being evacuated from tourist areas near Bordeaux, France, due to wildfires made worse by strong winds and heat. France and Spain are fighting severe wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave their homes, with fires in both countries setting new records for size and damage.Key Facts
- About 4,000 people are evacuated from campsites and holiday spots around Lacanau near Bordeaux in France.
- Wildfires in the Gironde department have destroyed 42,000 hectares (104,000 acres) of forest.
- French President Emmanuel Macron described the situation as the toughest wildfire crisis since World War II.
- Wildfires are also burning in other parts of France, including the Alps and the southeast Var area.
- Spain is facing its largest wildfire on record near Ávila, burning 50,000 hectares.
- Approximately 330,000 people have been evacuated in France, Spain, and Italy due to wildfires recently.
- European Union countries are sending firefighting planes and helicopters to help France and Spain.
- Experts warn that wildfires may continue into November, with 2026 possibly becoming a record year for burnt land in Europe.
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