Southwest France wildfires intensify as blaze nears Bordeaux and evacuations rise
Firefighters in southwest France are battling to stop a huge wildfire in the Gironde region from reaching Bordeaux, after officials said the blaze had burned an area four times the size of Paris. The fire was described by local and national authorities as extremely virulent and unpredictable, with windy conditions overnight making containment efforts more difficult. Bordeaux's mayor said the fire was at the gates of the metropolitan area, although he said an evacuation of the city itself was not being considered.France's interior minister said the previous night had been difficult and that the situation remained very unfavourable. He said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 14:36 LONDON
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France has ordered another 55,000 people to leave homes and holiday accommodation as wildfires intensified in the Gironde region south of Bordeaux, with crews battling a fast moving blaze that has already forced repeated evacuations. 🔗In a separate development in France, UNESCO has added the Normandy D Day landing beaches in northwest France to its World Heritage List, recognising one of the most significant sites of the Second World War. 🔗Security fears also dominated Europe after a vehicle drove into a crowded Pride event in Berlin, killing one person and injuring 16 others, while police continued a manhunt for the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 26 Jul 2026 12:23 LONDON
France wildfires force another 55,000 evacuations in Gironde as fire spreads south of Bordeaux
France has ordered another 55,000 people to leave their homes and holiday accommodation as wildfires intensified in the Gironde region south of Bordeaux. The latest evacuations affected six towns, adding to a fast-moving emergency that has already disrupted transport and forced large-scale displacement. Officials said the fire was behaving erratically and was proving difficult to contain.Captain Nicolas Braz, one of the leaders of the firefighting operation, said the blaze had created its own winds and whirlwinds, describing it as erratic and unmanageable. The fire has been driven by dry vegetation and brisk winds, according to the supplied report. About 60... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 26 Jul 2026 08:30 LONDON
