France and Spain race to control wildfires as suburbs of Bordeaux begin evacuation – live
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French authorities evacuated thousands from suburbs near Bordeaux on Saturday as wildfires continued to burn in the region. The evacuations affected the areas of Le Haillan, Eysines, and Merignac, as announced by local official Sophie Brocas. Meanwhile, Spanish officials warned that winds could worsen fires on Saturday, highlighting the ongoing danger in southern Europe.
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Evacuation of thousands to protect life
French authorities evacuated thousands of people from suburbs near Bordeaux on Saturday.
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Sophie Brocas said the areas of Le Haillan, Eysines and Merignac were being cleared out.
The Guardian- Evacuation of thousands to protect life
- Wildfires continue unabated
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Loaded language removed<p>Officials in Spain warn winds could worsen fires on Saturday</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/08/tell-us-have-you-been-affected-by-the-wildfires-in-southern-europe">Tell us: have you been affected by wildfires in Europe?</a></p></li></ul><p>French authorities evacuated thousands of people from suburbs near Bordeaux on Saturday as wildfires in areas around the…
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Sophie Brocas said the areas of Le Haillan, Eysines and Merignac were being cleared out.
The GuardianFrench authorities evacuated thousands of people from suburbs near Bordeaux on Saturday.
The GuardianOfficials in Spain warn winds could worsen fires on Saturday.
The GuardianWildfires in areas around Bordeaux showed no signs of abating.
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