Firefighters in France battle to prevent huge blaze from approaching Bordeaux
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Firefighters in France are battling a massive wildfire near Bordeaux that has burned an area four times the size of Paris, prompting the evacuation of nearly 220,000 people. Windy conditions on Saturday night have hindered containment efforts. The blaze, located in the Gironde region, continues to threaten the city of Bordeaux.
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Nearly 220,000 people evacuated, causing displacement.
A huge wildfire near Bordeaux in south-west France has consumed an area of land four times the size of Paris.
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A huge wildfire near Bordeaux in south-west France has consumed an area of land four times the size of Paris.
The Guardian- Area consumed is four times the size of Paris, indicating large-scale damage.
- Evacuation of 220,000 people disrupts local economy.
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A huge wildfire near Bordeaux in south-west France has consumed an area of land four times the size of Paris.
The GuardianNearly 220,000 people have been evacuated from the Gironde region.
The GuardianEfforts to contain the wildfire were hampered by windy conditions on Saturday night.
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