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Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes and creep toward wine city of Bordeaux
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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A wildfire in southwest France has forced a significant number of people from their homes. The total number of evacuees in one region has reached 220,000, with 55,000 people evacuated overnight Sunday
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Key takeaway Further details on the wildfire and evacuation efforts are available from KSAT 12, including the latest on the fire's proximity to Bordeaux and the measures being taken to contain it.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A wildfire in southwest France has forced a significant number of people from their homes. The total number of evacuees in one region has reached 220,000, with 55,000 people evacuated overnight Sunday
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