# Wildfire near Bordeaux burns 3,100 hectares, forces 20,000 to evacuate

A large wildfire in the Bordeaux region of southwestern France has burned 3,100 hectares of land, forcing the evacuation of 20,000 people. Firefighters are battling the blaze, which has escalated due to dry and windy conditions. The event highlights growing wildfire risks in Europe linked to climate change.

**Importance:** 4/5

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### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/7/23/bordeaux-wildfire-burns-3100-hectares-20000-evacuated?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:14:16 +0000