Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
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Notable Quotes
"the fire was about 15km (9 miles) from the outskirts of the city's wider region."
— Thomas Cazenave , Politician
"the situation in the region remained 'very unfavourable'."
— Laurent Nunez , Politician
"France would 'rebuild' and his government would 'be there for as long as is needed'."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"The fire is beyond our capacity to extinguish."
— Juanfran Pérez Llorca , Politician
"'difficult hours lie ahead' but added there were 'positive' indications overnight towards containing the blaze."
— Pedro Sanchez , Politician
"the situation as the 'worst fire in the history of the region'."
— Isabel Díaz Ayuso , Politician
Key People
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
President of the Community of Madrid supporting the former king's return.
Valencia's regional President.
French Interior Minister who declined to ban the rally.
Pedro Sanchez is the Socialist Prime Minister of Spain.
Mayor of Bordeaux.
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More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
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