France and Spain wildfires: Bordeaux blaze, mass evacuations and international aid — latest updates
France's Bordeaux faces a significant wildfire threat, prompting the evacuation of around 250,000 people, while Spain has declared a civil protection emergency with 76,000 evacuated. The Gironde wildfire has advanced to within 15 kilometers of Bordeaux, burning approximately 42,000 hectares and destroying at least 240 homes. Authorities are on high alert, with a massive firefighting operation underway involving military personnel and aircraft, as Spain also combats multiple major fires across various regions.