The fact
The rapidly spreading fire also led to the closure of a section of the A63 motorway.
Hundreds of travelers are stranded, and evacuations are underway.
35 sources — click a link to read an article on the topic:
Why it matters
Cet incendie, l'un des plus importants de l'été en France, perturbe gravement les transports et menace des zones habitées, illustrant l'impact des vagues de chaleur sur les risques naturels.
Story timeline
Jul 26Wildfire in Gironde: Rail traffic suspended south of Bordeauxthis article