Huge Wildfire Forces Thousands to Flee in France

Huge Wildfire Forces Thousands to Flee in France

A massive wildfire near Bordeaux, France has burned an area larger than 10,000 football fields and destroyed 80 homes since July 22. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 40,000 people fled the Cap Ferret peninsula by boat because the only road was in danger. Around 800 firefighters and four aircraft that drop water are fighting the fire, which is still not under control.

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