Wildfire Forces 10,000 Evacuations Near Bordeaux, Cap-Ferret at Risk

On July 25, 2026, French authorities ordered precautionary evacuations near Bordeaux as the Saumos wildfire advanced. Burning since July 22, the blaze has scorched over 10,000 hectares — roughly 25,000 acres — displacing more than 10,000 residents. It now threatens the Cap-Ferret peninsula, a densely populated area with few escape routes. Containment lines remain unstabilized, meaning the fire's perimeter is not yet under control.