France wildfires force evacuation of over 20,000 people from tourist town
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Around 800 firefighters, and hundreds of gendarmes and soldiers deployed to battle the flames west of Bordeaux.
More than 20,000 residents and holidaymakers have been forced to flee southwest France due to raging wildfires.
About 800 firefighters were battling the flames some 50 kilometres (30 miles) west of Bordeaux on Thursday, with hundreds of gendarmes and soldiers joining the operation.
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Around 800 firefighters, and hundreds of gendarmes and soldiers deployed to battle the flames west of Bordeaux.
More than 20,000 residents and holidaymakers have been forced to flee southwest France due to raging wildfires.
About 800 firefighters were battling the flames some 50 kilometres (30 miles) west of Bordeaux on Thursday, with hundreds of gendarmes and soldiers joining the operation.