Arcachon Becomes a Refuge for Evacuees from Gironde Wildfire Areas

Arcachon - 25 July 2026: On the Arcachon coast, many people sought distance from the wildfires on Saturday, which have put large parts of Gironde under pressure since Wednesday. They include holidaymakers whose stays were abruptly interrupted, as well as residents of evacuated municipalities. The town on the Bassin d'Arcachon lies outside the zones directly evacuated, but has been heavily affected by taking in those impacted and by its proximity to the fire area.According to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, around 167,000 people have been brought to safety across Gironde. About ...