Published on
27/07/2026 - 6:31 GMT+2
A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight on Sunday, bringing the total forced out of their homes to a staggering 220,000 in one region alone, as flames crept ever closer to the wine region city of Bordeaux.
Shifting and gusting winds, as well as arid conditions, complicated massive efforts to limit the spread of the blaze burning out of control since midweek in France's Gironde region, where Bordeaux is located.
Authorities issued several evacuation orders overnight for at least five localities southwest of the historic city.
