Wildfires in Southwestern France Intensify, Bordeaux Threatened, 2026 Worst Year on Record

Devastating wildfires continue to rage in southwestern France, particularly in the Gironde region, with fires now approaching within 15 kilometers of Bordeaux city center on their sixth day. With 42,000 hectares burned, 2026 is already marked as the worst year ever recorded for wildfires in France, prompting ongoing firefighting efforts.