Will Bordeaux Have to Be Evacuated? Laurent Nuñez Warns Against Premature All-Clear

The massive clouds of smoke over Bordeaux and the flames drawing ever closer have raised an alarming question for many residents: could the entire city ultimately have to be evacuated? French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has responded with remarkable restraint. While an evacuation of the metropolis is not currently planned, it cannot be entirely ruled out given the dynamics of the major wildfire. The government is thus making clear that the situation could change at any time. Government avoids issuing a final all-clear "We have to look at things realistically," ...