France battles massive wildfires as Macron chairs emergency meeting; 300,000 evacuated
Wildfires in Gironde, France, have burned 42,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of over 300,000 people, marking one of the largest evacuations in French history. French President Emmanuel Macron chaired an emergency meeting as the fires, described as a 'historic situation,' threatened urban areas like Bordeaux. Authorities have deployed 2,500 firefighters and military support to combat the flames, which have been exacerbated by climate change-related conditions.