Live: Massive wildfire near Bordeaux 'remains stable' after calm night, local authorities say
- Live Europe Issued on: 28/07/2026 - 07:47Modified: 28/07/2026 - 07:51 By: Burned land and a vehicle are shown in France's Gironde on July 27, 2026.
- © Manon Cruz, Reuters The megafire in France's southwest Gironde department near Bordeaux, which has burned through 42,000 hectares of forest since July 22, remained "stable" Tuesday morning after a calm night, according to the local prefecture.
- However, forecasts predict a rise in temperatures up to 33 to 35°C inland during the day, accompanied by a southeast wind, which could reignite the blaze.
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- Live Europe Issued on: 28/07/2026 - 07:47Modified: 28/07/2026 - 07:51 By: Burned land and a vehicle are shown in France's Gironde on July 27, 2026.
- © Manon Cruz, Reuters The megafire in France's southwest Gironde department near Bordeaux, which has burned through 42,000 hectares of forest since July 22, remained "stable" Tuesday morning after a calm night, according to the local prefecture.
- However, forecasts predict a rise in temperatures up to 33 to 35°C inland during the day, accompanied by a southeast wind, which could reignite the blaze.
Sources: France 24