Massive wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France faces potential evacuation
A deadly fire burning 16km from France's ninth-largest city of Bordeaux has prompted evacuation plans for the region's 270,000 residents.
A major wildfire is raging close to Bordeaux, France's ninth-largest city, home to 270,000 people. The blaze is described as unpredictable and has been compared to apocalyptic conditions. Firefighters are battling the flames as authorities prepare for potential evacuations, while neighbouring Spain and Italy are also battling their own wildfires.
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France’s Bordeaux faces evacuation as ‘apocalyptic’ fire reaches city’s gates
Deadly blaze rages just 16km from city, which is France’s ninth-largest and home to 270,000 people
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Bordeaux faces total evacuation as wildfires rage in France, Spain, Italy
Firefighters in France are battling an “unpredictable” blaze close to Bordeaux, while Spain struggles with its own fiery battle and Italy is also suffering.