France Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 40,000 People
Summary
About 40,000 people have been evacuated due to a massive wildfire in southwestern France's Cap-Ferret peninsula, which has destroyed over 10,000 hectares and dozens of houses.
Key Points
- A severe wildfire in southwestern France has led to the evacuation of about 40,000 people.
- The fire started in Saumos and spread rapidly to the Cap-Ferret peninsula, destroying over 10,000 hectares of forest.
- Approximately 80 houses have burned with about 50 completely destroyed.
- Over 1,000 firefighters and international aid, including EU assistance and helicopters from Czech Republic and Slovakia, are involved in containment efforts.
