Southwest France Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 55,000 More Residents
A wildfire in southwest France has prompted the evacuation of an additional 55,000 people, bringing the total evacuated in the Gironde region, which includes Bordeaux, to 220,000. This is due to gusting winds fueling the blaze, which is spreading towards…
Detroit, MI, July 26, 2026 —
An additional 55,000 people have been evacuated from the southwest of France as a wildfire continues to spread, fanned by gusting winds. The evacuations add to the existing numbers in the Gironde region, a département that includes the city of Bordeaux.
The total number of people evacuated in the Gironde region now stands at 220,000. The intensifying wildfire is reportedly spreading towards the city.
The exact cause of the wildfire was not immediately available. The intensity of the blaze is being exacerbated by prevailing wind conditions, which are contributing to its rapid expansion.
Authorities have not released further details regarding containment efforts or the timeline for potential repopulation of evacuated areas. The full extent of the damage caused by the fire is also not yet determined.
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