feu bordeaux

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There is a large wildfire near Bordeaux, Gironde, leading to evacuations and military firefighting efforts.

A significant wildfire is raging in the Gironde area near Bordeaux, France, burning approximately 40,000 hectares and causing evacuation of seven communes close to the city. An A400M military plane has been deployed to help combat the fire. The situation remains critical with major damage reported and ongoing efforts to bring the fire under control while authorities continue to monitor the affected areas.