Forest fires in Europe are completely out of control: 63 thousand people evacuated near Bordeaux
France asks EU for help
Forest fires approach tourist resorts on the coast near Bordeaux
July 24, 2026 – 10:27 Skip TTS playerContinue reading article
Bordeaux (France)/Madrid (Spain) – Forest fires in Europe are increasingly out of control. In southwest France, a huge forest fire is threatening resort areas along the Atlantic coast. 8,700 hectares burned, the entire peninsula was evacuated, and 63,000 people were forced to flee the fires. There are 800 firefighters on duty and President Emmanuel Macron has applied for EU disaster aid.
The fire also got out of control in Spain. The government declared a “state of emergency” in two regions. The Interior Ministry announced on Friday evening that this now applies to the capital region of Madrid and the nearby province of Avila.
Follow the ongoing development of large-scale forest fires in the affected resort regions live!
July 24, 2026 – 10:48
The fire roller reaches the resting place
The fire has already destroyed the outskirts of Lege-Cap-Ferret, as well as the first few houses and cars. Residents of the region are also evacuated by sea.
Burnt out car accident in Lege-Cap-Ferret.
July 24, 2026 – 10:44
Van caused a fire in Biscarosse
The fire in Biscarossa is believed to have started from a truck. The car caught fire on a country road through the forest, presumably due to a technical malfunction. 2,500 hectares are burning in the region; about a hundred houses became victims of the fire. 23 thousand people were evacuated.
July 24, 2026 – 10:33
1,500 firefighters on duty
The fire in Bordeaux is out of control. According to the French Interior Minister, 1,500 firefighters are currently fighting the fire. There are also a large number of firefighting aircraft and helicopters, including foreign ones. There are no deaths yet. A firefighter was seriously injured in a gas explosion while putting out a house fire. But there should be no danger to life.
A fireman was injured as a result of a gas explosion.
July 24, 2026 – 10:22
At the moment, 63 thousand people have been evacuated.
Forest riots near Bordeaux continue to rage uncontrollably. 63,000 people have now been evacuated from the resort area on the Atlantic coast. About 20,000 holidaymakers were forced to leave campsites and recreation centers, some in a hurry.
Another 20 thousand had to leave the Cap-Ferret peninsula. In some cases, hundreds of people were taken to safety by boats across the Bay of Arcachon.
Further south, a fire near Biscarrosse forced the evacuation of 23,000 people, including large numbers of holidaymakers. 2500 hectares are burning
Hundreds of tourists evacuated by water
July 24, 2026 – 10:05
10,000 hectares and 100 houses were burned.
According to the French Interior Minister, 10,000 hectares have already burned, the French television company BFMTV reports. A second fire near Bordeaux, south of the peninsula, burned about 100 houses in Biscarrosse. Other residential areas are under threat.
July 24, 2026 – 9:59 am
There is a fire burning here in the resort regions
The map provides an overview of fires in Europe.
July 24, 2026 – 9:51 am
Navigation is prohibited in the Bay of Fire
To speed up the evacuation of the resorts of the Cap-Ferret peninsula by sea, the local prefecture banned general navigation in the Bay of Arcachon.
July 24, 2026 – 9:47 am
Mowing work led to fire
The fire in Cap-Ferret, near Bordeaux, was likely caused by embankment mowing work, AFP reported.
July 24, 2026 – 9:39 am
More than 400 people evacuated across the sea
More than 400 people have already arrived at the Arcachon pier by boat from the Cap-Ferret peninsula, AFP reports. The resort is surrounded by a rampart of fire.
Tourists are evacuated by boat
July 24, 2026 – 9:36 am
Arson suspect arrested
According to French broadcaster BFMT, a 57-year-old man was arrested. A man is suspected of starting a fire in Cape Frehel in Brittany. Due to the fire, 444 campers and residents had to be evacuated from the campsite and neighboring villages.
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