Wildfires Threaten Bordeaux as Macron Holds Crisis Talks

In late July 2026, France and Spain battled severe wildfires, with the blaze near Bordeaux forcing over 300,000 people to evacuate their homes. French President Emmanuel Macron held a crisis meeting with his cabinet on July 27 as the fire threatened the Bordeaux area, though local authorities reported the situation was 'broadly stable overnight.' Macron was expected to visit the Gironde region later that day.

Both countries raced to contain the fires before a new heatwave arrived, which could worsen conditions. Macron called for national unity in response to the disaster, while Spain also reported progress in controlling its own wildfires.