Wildfires in Gironde: 42,000 hectares burned and 220,000 evacuations
A massive wildfire in Gironde has burned 42,000 hectares, threatening Bordeaux.
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The fact
220,000 people have been evacuated since Wednesday, with operations intensified overnight.
Strong winds and heat are hampering firefighting efforts, prompting international reinforcements.
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Why it matters
Ces incendies, parmi les plus vastes de l'histoire récente en France, illustrent l'aggravation des risques climatiques en Europe. Leur proximité avec une métropole comme Bordeaux amplifie leur impact humain et économique.
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