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Live: France orders evacuations near Bordeaux as wildfires sweep through southwest

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French authorities ordered evacuations near Bordeaux as a precaution as wildfires approached the area. More than 200,000 people have been displaced in southwestern France and central Spain due to intense wildfires. The situation is ongoing and a liveblog is providing updates.

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Why it matters

Mass displacement due to wildfires

Evidence

Wildfires moved towards the area near Bordeaux.

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Wildfires moved towards the area near Bordeaux.

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Plain English

French authorities ordered the evacuation of towns near the southwestern city of Bordeaux on Saturday "as a precaution", as wildfires moved towards the area. Wildfires have forced more than 200,000 people to leave their homes in southwestern France and central Spain. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

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Wildfires moved towards the area near Bordeaux.

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More than 200,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in southwestern France and central Spain due to wildfires.

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