Live: Massive wildfire near Bordeaux 'remains stable' after calm night, local authorities say
Summary
A large wildfire near Bordeaux in southwest France has been stable after a calm night, according to local authorities. However, hot temperatures and shifting winds today could cause the fire to flare up again. At the same time, Spain is also dealing with huge wildfires near Madrid and Ávila, affecting tens of thousands of hectares.Key Facts
- The wildfire near Bordeaux has burned about 42,000 hectares of forest since July 22.
- Local officials say the fire was stable after a quiet night, with flare-ups controlled by firefighters.
- Weather forecasts predict temperatures between 33°C and 35°C with southeast winds, which might worsen the fire.
- In Spain, fires near Madrid and Ávila have burned around 75,000 hectares, the largest recent wildfires in the country.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned of difficult hours ahead due to rising temperatures and a new heat wave.
- French President Emmanuel Macron visited the affected area and promised to rebuild the damaged forests.
- Holiday camp activities in the Gironde region of France were canceled because of the fire risk.
- Authorities in both countries continue to monitor and fight the fires closely as conditions remain challenging.
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