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Firefighters battle destructive wildfire inferno in France, some evacuations are lifted

First publishedJul 29, 18:42 UTC
Last updatedJul 30, 19:56 UTC · 1h ago
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Firefighters are battling wildfire flames that have displaced thousands and destroyed communities across Europe. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio spoke with fire crews and locals in the Bordeaux region of France about their efforts to protect the area.

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Firefighters are battling a large wildfire in the Bordeaux region of southwest France. The fire has burned for more than a week, forcing thousands to leave their homes. Some evacuation orders have been lifted as cooler weather and possible rain improve conditions.

Why it matters

Wildfires threaten homes, farms and the famous wine industry in the area. They also show how extreme weather linked to climate change can affect many people.

In brief
Where is the wildfire mainly located?
It is mainly in the Bordeaux region of southwest France.
How many people have been forced to leave their homes?
Tens of thousands, with reports of nearly 80,000 still displaced in southern France and over 330,000 evacuated across France, Spain and Portugal.
What is helping firefighters gain control?
Cooler weather, higher humidity and a chance of rain are improving conditions.
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Some outlets highlight human interest stories, such as celebrities affected, while others focus on climate change links or weather improvements. A few also emphasize the casualty toll and overall scale of the destruction.

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    Human interest angle highlighting celebrities affected.

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    CBS NewsMentions George and Amal Clooney among displaced residents
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    Climate change connection to increased wildfire risk.

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    Al JazeeraStates climate change doubled wildfire likelihood since 1981
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    Improving weather conditions aiding firefighting efforts.

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    Seattle TimesNotes cooler weather, humidity and rain raising hopes
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    PBS NewsHourReports 15 deaths and nearly half a million acres burned
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