France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west

France has evacuated approximately 20,000 people due to spreading wildfires in the south-west region. The majority of those evacuated were tourists who were staying at campsites around Arcachon Bay. The evacuations took place in the Gironde region, where the wildfires are currently raging. The affected area is a popular tourist destination, prompting a large-scale evacuation effort.

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