Wildfires in France: Volunteers put smiles back on evacuees' faces in Bordeaux
Summary
More than 1,000 people evacuated by wildfires in southwestern France are staying at Bordeaux’s exhibition centre, where volunteers offer various activities and support. The city is helping evacuees find longer-term housing while volunteers provide entertainment, healthcare, and other services.Key Facts
- Over 1,000 evacuees from wildfires in the Gironde region are sheltered at Bordeaux’s exhibition centre.
- Around 7,000 people fled the wildfires on July 24-25, 2026, with many leaving as tourists returned home or locals found friends or family.
- Bordeaux City Council has offered 892 housing options, including private homes, university dorms, and schools.
- About 500 volunteers help by organizing activities like games, movie screenings, exercise sessions, and spiritual services.
- Veterinary services are available for evacuees' pets.
- The centre includes dining areas, relaxation spaces, and places for socializing to support evacuees’ morale.
- Volunteers also provide legal aid and healthcare, including physiotherapy.
- Children are entertained by volunteers making balloon animals and organizing games.
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