Wildfire Threatens Bordeaux, Mayor Prepares for Evacuations

A wildfire is now nine miles from Bordeaux, prompting the city's mayor to prepare for potential evacuations as a nearby town's mayor describes the situation as "catastrophic."

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Published Monday 27 July 2026 at 6:20 pm AEST 2 min read

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