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Forest Fires in Gironde: More Than 110,000 Evacuated Around Bordeaux
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
More than 110,000 people have been evacuated in the Gironde department in southwestern France due to uncontrolled forest fires. In the night from Friday, July 25 to Saturday, July 26, 2026, authorities ordered preventive evacuation of additional communes on the outskirts of Bordeaux. The operation is being described as one of the largest evacuations in the country's history.
- At least 110,000 people evacuated in Gironde department
- Uncontrolled forest fires around Bordeaux
- Preventive evacuations ordered night of July 25-26, 2026
- Described as one of France's largest evacuation operations
What We Know
Forest fires are striking the Gironde department in southwestern France, around the city of Bordeaux. The flames remain uncontrolled and have triggered one of the largest evacuation operations in the country's history, according to Die Zeit.
110,000
people evacuated in Gironde department (minimum)
At least 110,000 people have left their homes since the crisis began in this department.
In the night from Friday, July 25, 2026, to Saturday, authorities ordered the preventive evacuation of additional communes located on the outskirts of Bordeaux.
What Remains Uncertain
The exact number of people affected by the additional evacuations ordered in the night of July 25-26, 2026, was not yet known at the time of the first available information.
How many people have been evacuated in Gironde?
At least 110,000 people have been evacuated in Gironde department due to forest fires.
Where exactly are the fires located?
The fires are concentrated in the Gironde department in southwestern France, around the city of Bordeaux.
Are the flames under control?
No. According to the information available on July 25, 2026, the fires remained uncontrolled.
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