Thousands of tourists among those evacuated amid intense wildfire in France
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More than 20,000 people, including thousands of tourists from campsites and other holiday accommodation, have been evacuated as a “particularly intense” wildfire advances on the Atlantic coast of south-west France, authorities have said.
No casualties had been reported or homes destroyed so far, they said, but the Gironde pref
Local authorities said the fire has spread over more than 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres), though no injuries have been reported.
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More than 20,000 people, including thousands of tourists from campsites and other holiday accommodation, have been evacuated as a “particularly intense” wildfire advances on the Atlantic coast of south-west France, authorities have said.
Local authorities said the fire has spread over more than 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres), though no injuries have been reported.
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No casualties had been reported or homes destroyed so far, they said, but the Gironde pref