Wildfire in Gironde: Emergency Shelters for Tens of Thousands of Evacuees

Bordeaux - 27.07.2026: Due to the wildfire raging in Gironde since July 22, returns to numerous evacuated locations remain prohibited. According to authorities, around 220,000 people had been affected by evacuations by Sunday. The fire near Saumos spread amid dry conditions and shifting winds. The incident command continues to assess the situation as dangerous, although firefighters reported progress at times.For people who cannot stay with relatives or friends, Bordeaux Metropole has opened the Parc des Expositions exhibition grounds in Bordeaux-Lac as a central reception point. Up to 10,000 places are ...