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Police Arrest Two in Bordeaux Wildfire, 42,000 Hectares Burned

7/30/2026

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French police arrested two suspects on suspicion of arson as firefighters battled wildfires near Bordeaux.
The blaze had already scorched 42,000 hectares but did not spread beyond the previous day's perimeter.
Thousands of residents were evacuated from the Bordeaux region to escape the flames and smoke.
Firefighters continued fighting the fire on Thursday to prevent further expansion amid a European heatwave that also sparked fires in Spain and Greece.

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French police arrested two suspects on suspicion of arson as firefighters battled wildfires near Bordeaux.
The blaze had already scorched 42,000 hectares but did not spread beyond the previous day's perimeter.
Thousands of residents were evacuated from the Bordeaux region to escape the flames and smoke.
Firefighters continued fighting the fire on Thursday to prevent further expansion amid a European heatwave that also sparked fires in Spain and Greece.