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Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations in France
A big fire started in a place called Saumos in southwest France.
It has spread to a popular tourist area called Cap-Ferret.
Because of the fire, almost 40,000 people have been asked to leave their homes.
Many firefighters are working to put out the fire, but it's not under control yet.
The fire has destroyed some homes, but no one has been hurt.
The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, said the situation is very serious and that France is getting help from other countries to fight the fire.
Nearly 40,000 people evacuated due to a wildfire in southwest France.
The fire has burned over 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres).
80 homes have been affected, with 50 completely destroyed.
1,000 firefighters are deployed, and the fire is not yet under control.
France has invoked the EU's civil protection mechanism for reinforcements.
- Who
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, President Emmanuel Macron
- What
- Wildfire in southwest France
- Where
- Saumos village and Cap-Ferret peninsula, southwest France
- When
- Wildfire broke out on Wednesday
- Why
- Cause of the wildfire not specified
Evacuation Efforts
Fire Control
Evacuation Scale
Evacuation Efforts
Nearly 40,000 people have been evacuated or are in the process of being evacuated.
Fire Control
The fire is not yet under control, with 1,000 firefighters deployed.
Key facts
- Number of Evacuees
- 40,000
- Area Burned
- 10,000 hectares (25,000 acres)
- Homes Destroyed
- 80 homes, 50 completely destroyed
- Firefighters Deployed
- 1,000
- Reinforcements
- Two Black Hawk helicopters from the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Quotes
Sebastien Lecornu
French Prime Minister
“"As I speak, gradually, 40,000 people have either been evacuated or are currently being evacuated."”
NDTV
“"We’ll see this more often in the future, that’s for sure."”
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Henri Sauter
37‑year‑old German tourist in Cap‑Ferret
“"There were ashes in our drink while we were having dinner, so it was a very weird feeling."”
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“"I forgot plenty of things, my eye medications, everything."”
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