Wildfires Threaten Bordeaux and Spread Across France and Spain
Wildfires are advancing toward the outskirts of Bordeaux in southwest France as flames continue to spread across both France and Spain. Over 20,000 people have been evacuated from Gironde alone, with more than 220,000 displaced nationwide due to fires that have consumed over 3,400 hectares near Lake Lacanau. In Spain, over 75,000 residents and tourists were evacuated as blazes ravaged Avila province, the largest wildfire in recent Spanish history at more than 50,000 hectares. The fires are intensifying due to prolonged droughts and heatwaves linked to climate change, with temperatures reaching nearly 32°C—6 degrees above historical averages. Authorities have mobilized international aid through the EU civil protection mechanism, including firefighting aircraft from Greece, Italy, and Turkey, as well as military personnel from Portugal. French officials emphasize that Bordeaux itself is not under immediate evacuation orders but remain vigilant due to the proximity of uncontrolled flames.
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