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Bordeaux mayor says city is ready for anything amid forest fires

The mayor of Bordeaux has stated that authorities have no current plans to evacuate the UNESCO-listed city despite raging forest fires.

By 26 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET Updated 26 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET

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According to The Local, the mayor of Bordeaux in southwest France announced on Sunday that local authorities currently have no plans to evacuate the population of the UNESCO-listed city as raging forest fires threaten the area.

Despite having no immediate evacuation plans, the mayor emphasised that the city remains fully prepared for any situation as the threat from the fires persists.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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