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France Evacuates 4,000 Amid 420-km² Gironde Wildfire

7/29/2026

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France ordered 4,000 people to evacuate Atlantic-coast sites on Tuesday, the largest civilian evacuation outside war, Laurent Nuñez said.
The Gironde wildfire has burned 420 km², forcing 220,000 evacuations in France and Spain, while Prefect Sophie Brocas said the blaze is stabilized but could flare up.
A fleet of 23 aircraft dropped water and retardant near Grand Crohot, while Eric Brocardi reported 110 firefighters injured and 150 homes destroyed in Le Porge.

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France ordered 4,000 people to evacuate Atlantic-coast sites on Tuesday, the largest civilian evacuation outside war, Laurent Nuñez said.
The Gironde wildfire has burned 420 km², forcing 220,000 evacuations in France and Spain, while Prefect Sophie Brocas said the blaze is stabilized but could flare up.
A fleet of 23 aircraft dropped water and retardant near Grand Crohot, while Eric Brocardi reported 110 firefighters injured and 150 homes destroyed in Le Porge.