France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads
Summary
A large wildfire in south-western France has forced the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, affecting around 40,000 people including many tourists. Firefighters, supported by international help, are working to contain the blaze that has already burned over 10,000 hectares, while a second big wildfire nearby has led to more evacuations.Key Facts
- French authorities ordered full evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula by land and sea due to an advancing wildfire.
- The fire started near Saumos, about 40 km from Bordeaux, and burned over 10,000 hectares by Friday morning.
- Around 40,000 people, including tourists and residents, have been or are being evacuated.
- Another wildfire near Biscarrosse has burned more than 2,500 hectares, causing evacuation of about 23,000 people.
- Over 800 firefighters and several water-bombing planes are fighting the fires, which have flames up to 10 meters high.
- France has requested international support, including firefighting aircraft and helicopters from several European countries.
- This summer’s fires have burned nearly four times more land than the same time last year in France.
- Spain has declared a national emergency due to its own severe wildfires linked to extreme heat and dry conditions.
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