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Macron convenes crisis meeting as Gironde wildfires near Bordeaux force 250,000 evacuations
The segment covers ongoing 2026 wildfires in France's Gironde region near Bordeaux. It details President Macron hosting a crisis meeting, over 250,000 evacuations, an area burned four times the size of Paris, fires raging since the prior week, and recent stability overnight despite earlier advances toward the city. Authorities have restricted tourist access and banned some holiday camps. Coverage draws on official statements about the situation and response measures.
Source: Channel 4 News
