Bordeaux region
Coverage of Bordeaux region in the Nexus archive.
- Wildfires threaten France's historic Bordeaux wine region
Wildfires are threatening France's Bordeaux wine region, a historic vineyard area critical to the local economy. Château Smith Haut Lafitte owner Florence Cathiard highlighted the fires' impact on grape crops and her way of life.
- Firefighters in France's Bordeaux region may have control over fires, officials say
Officials in France's Bordeaux region report optimism that they may have control over fires that have burned over 100,000 acres. This marks the first time in a week officials have expressed such confidence.
- Human-caused climate change made Spanish, French fires much more likely, scientists calculate
Human-caused climate change significantly increased the likelihood of extreme fire conditions in Spain and France, with studies showing a 20-fold increase in Spain and a doubling in France. Researchers found warming has tripled severe fire risk in Spain and increased it by 40% in France over the past 26 years.
- Firefighters battle France flames that have burned for over a week
Firefighters in France are battling wildfires that have burned for over a week, with a major fire in the Bordeaux region, known for wine production. The situation is complicated by extreme heat exceeding 100 degrees. Ramy Inocencio is reported to be working with firefighters on the frontlines.
- Firefighters battle France flames that have burned for over a week
Firefighters in France are battling wildfires that have burned for over a week, with a major fire in the Bordeaux wine region. The situation is complicated by extreme heat exceeding 100 degrees, and Ramy Inocencio is reported to be on the frontlines.
- As France burns, the far right sees an opening
France's National Rally is leveraging severe wildfires to criticize President Macron's government, claiming it fails to protect citizens. The party argues that the fires, along with other crises, highlight the government's inability to ensure public safety.
- Wildfires force mass evacuations in France as flames produce their own weather
Wildfires in southwestern France have forced over 200,000 evacuations, with a major blaze in the Bordeaux region destroying over 240 homes and creating France's first fire cloud, a weather phenomenon causing erratic winds and lightning. Over 3,000 firefighters are battling the fires amid extreme heat, while Spain also lifts evacuation orders for some of 80,000 displaced residents due to wildfires that have killed 13 people this year.
- France, Spain make headway against wildfires but new heatwave looms
Firefighters in France and Spain are working to contain wildfires amid an ongoing heatwave, which has caused large-scale evacuations. A new heatwave is expected to worsen conditions starting Wednesday, complicating efforts to control the fires.
- Facemasks return as French southwest air charges in fire smoke
Wildfires in the French countryside are producing toxic smoke, prompting residents to seek FFP2 face masks. Pharmacies report shortages, and the government is distributing free masks in affected areas like Bordeaux.
- The Guardian view on Europe’s wildfires: politics must catch up with the new reality | Editorial
Europe is experiencing severe wildfires exacerbated by extreme heatwaves, with France and Spain reporting record land destruction and mass evacuations. A rare pyrocumulonimbus phenomenon has complicated firefighting efforts in southwest France, marking the first such occurrence in the region.
- Spain and France wildfires force more than 300,000 to flee as Macron calls crisis meeting
A massive wildfire in France's Bordeaux region is spreading into Spain, forcing over 300,000 people to evacuate. The crisis has prompted French President Macron to call an emergency meeting as the evacuation marks the largest in France's history.