Wildfire Rages Near Bordeaux; Million-Person City Prepares for Evacuation
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A massive wildfire in the Gironde region of France remains out of control. Authorities in Bordeaux are now preparing for a possible full evacuation of the million-resident city if the situation does not improve. “We are starting to worry about the city,” said firefighter Sebastien Berge. Meanwhile, more towns in central Spain are being evacuated as fires spread across the country.