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Massive wildfire burns 42,000 hectares in Gironde, southwestern France GIRONDE, FRANCE - JULY 27: A massive wildfire struck the Gironde department of southwestern France on July 27, 2026. As firefighters continued efforts to contain the flames, the wildfire caused widespread destruction across affected areas, where burned vehicles, damaged buildings, destroyed roads, and charred trees were visible. The blaze, which started in the Saumos area on Wednesday, has burned around 42,000 hectares, according to Gironde authorities. More than 220,000 people were evacuated as a precaution, while around 240 homes were fully or partially damaged. Around 2,500 firefighters, 1,500 soldiers and 1,200 security personnel are involved in the response as crews

Massive wildfire burns 42,000 hectares in Gironde, southwestern France GIRONDE, FRANCE - JULY 27: A massive wildfire struck the Gironde department of southwestern France on July 27, 2026. As firefighters continued efforts to contain the flames, the wildfire caused widespread destruction across affected areas, where burned vehicles, damaged buildings, destroyed roads, and charred trees were visible. The blaze, which started in the Saumos area on Wednesday, has burned around 42,000 hectares, according to Gironde authorities. More than 220,000 people were evacuated as a precaution, while around 240 homes were fully or partially damaged. Around 2,500 firefighters, 1,500 soldiers and 1,200 security personnel are involved in the response as crews

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Massive wildfire burns 42,000 hectares in Gironde, southwestern France GIRONDE, FRANCE - JULY 27: A massive wildfire struck the Gironde department of southwestern France on July 27, 2026. As firefighters continued efforts to contain the flames, the wildfire caused widespread destruction across affected areas, where burned vehicles, damaged buildings, destroyed roads, and charred trees were visible. The blaze, which started in the Saumos area on Wednesday, has burned around 42,000 hectares, according to Gironde authorities. More than 220,000 people were evacuated as a precaution, while around 240 homes were fully or partially damaged. Around 2,500 firefighters, 1,500 soldiers and 1,200 security personnel are involved in the response as crews

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