Wildfire in Gironde: 4,000 people evacuated in Lacanau

Lacanau - 28 July 2026: Around 4,000 people were precautionarily evacuated from campsites, holiday villages and leisure parks in Lacanau on Tuesday due to the risk that the major wildfire in Gironde could flare up again. Those affected are mainly holidaymakers in the coastal municipality. Authorities urged people to avoid unnecessary travel so that access roads and emergency routes remain clear for emergency services.The fire, which has been raging north of the Bassin d'Arcachon since 22 July, remained stabilized after a quiet night. However, that does not mean it has ...