Wildfires force evacuations outside Bordeaux as wind stokes Spanish blazes
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Wildfires in southwestern France moved inland towards Bordeaux on July 25, forcing thousands of people to evacuate the city's suburbs. In neighboring Spain, strong winds hampered firefighting efforts for a large wildfire near Madrid. The fires prompted evacuations and highlighted the ongoing wildfire risk in the region.
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Authorities ordered evacuations in Bordeaux suburbs
In Spain, high winds complicated efforts to fight a massive blaze near Madrid.
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Wildfires on the coast of southwestern France moved inland towards Bordeaux on Saturday.
The Straits Times- Authorities ordered evacuations in Bordeaux suburbs
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Loaded language removed<p>BORDEAUX, France/MADRID, July 25 - Wildfires on the coast of southwestern France moved inland towards Bordeaux on Saturday, forcing the evacuation of thousands in the city's suburbs, while in neighbouring Spain high winds complicated efforts to fight a massive blaze near Madrid.</p>
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Wildfires on the coast of southwestern France moved inland towards Bordeaux on Saturday.
The Straits TimesThe wildfires forced the evacuation of thousands in Bordeaux's suburbs.
The Straits TimesIn Spain, high winds complicated efforts to fight a massive blaze near Madrid.
The Straits Times