Thousands evacuated as deadly wildfires continue to rage across Europe
- More than 10,000 people have been evacuated from their homes and holiday stays in southwestern France as a rapid wildfire scorched through 2,000 hectares of land west of Bordeaux.
- Five hundred firefighters are battling to control the blaze, the prefecture said, adding that the wildfire was very rough, but that no one has been injured so far.
- The wildfire is located near the Arcachon Bay area, a tourist hotspot, and many of those evacuated are tourists staying in camping sites.
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- More than 10,000 people have been evacuated from their homes and holiday stays in southwestern France as a rapid wildfire scorched through 2,000 hectares of land west of Bordeaux.
- Five hundred firefighters are battling to control the blaze, the prefecture said, adding that the wildfire was very rough, but that no one has been injured so far.
- The wildfire is located near the Arcachon Bay area, a tourist hotspot, and many of those evacuated are tourists staying in camping sites.
Sources: The Independent