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A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Eva Van Dam And John Leicester, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Over 220,000 people have been forced to flee the area.
A massive wildfire in southwest France has prompted a large evacuation effort. Over 220,000 people have been forced to flee the area. The fire has consumed a significant amount of land, with its size being compared to that of Paris.
A dozen countries are involved in the effort to bring the fire under control. Further details about the wildfire and evacuation are available from KSAT 12, including personal accounts from those affected, such as a childcare worker who had to quickly gather her family and pets, including a rabbit, after receiving an urgent alert to evacuate.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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