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Wildfires in France Disrupt Holidays, Evacuate Thousands

Wildfires in France Disrupt Holidays, Evacuate Thousands
Wildfires in France drive thousands out of their homes: Is it safe to travel there? · firstpost.com

Wildfires in France are causing a lot of trouble.

Over 55,000 people had to leave their homes quickly, including tourists like Zac Morrison and David Morton.

The fires are very big and have burned a lot of land.

People are scared and having to sleep in unusual places like schools and beaches.

The government is trying to control the fires, but it's hard because the weather is very dry and hot.

Tourists are being told to follow the advice of local authorities and check with their travel providers before going to the area.

Key facts

Date
July 26, 2026
Location
Gironde region, France
Evacuated Residents
55,000
Affected Area
42,000 hectares
Total Burned Area in 2026
115,000 hectares
Key Affected Areas
Bordeaux, Cap Ferret, Arcachon, Marcheprime

Quotes

Zac Morrison

British tourist who fled his holiday house

“Our phones were all flashing and bleeping; there was a message saying we had to evacuate immediately and drive on the one road out of the Cap Ferret peninsula.”
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“We had the gendarmerie going door to door. It was something like out of a movie – we had to take everything.”
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Laurent Nuñez

France’s Interior Minister

“The situation in the region remained very unfavourable, and the fire was moving erratically towards Bordeaux.”
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