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A megafire west of Bordeaux has burned about 42,000 hectares, prompting mass evacuations and a grueling, ongoing battle by hundreds of firefighters, soldiers, and volunteers supported by planes, drones and improvised water supply; officials warn the crisis isn’t over, blame climate-driven heat and peat fires, and residents brace for a long, hard fight while communities rally and leaders reassess resources and forest management.
A megafire rages through southwest France near Bordeaux, blackening forests and threatening the region’s cherished vineyards and wine industry. While estates like Château de Rouillac hope for a good vintage, the blaze has destroyed homes, caused ecological damage, and spurred an economic and human disaster as residents flee and farmers fear for crops and livelihoods.
Firefighters in France’s Gironde region battled renewed wildfires as a second sharp heatwave, forecast to reach 40C, threatened the coastline and Bordeaux’s outskirts, prompting evacuations and drawing thousands of tourists away; about 2,000 firefighters were deployed amid deteriorating air quality and precautionary masks for residents, while officials warned the situation remains fragile and an arson suspect was later arrested.
Wildfires in southwestern France are closing in on Bordeaux, with the Gironde blaze burning about 42,000 hectares and destroying 240 homes, triggering around 220,000 evacuations in France and more than 100,000 in Spain; Macron calls it an unprecedented fire season as heat and wind hamper firefighting, with authorities warning more evacuations could follow.
France’s president will chair a crisis cabinet as wildfires push toward Bordeaux amid a dangerous heatwave, prompting thousands to evacuate in the Gironde region; authorities warn the fire is moving erratically and forecast temperatures up to 40C, while Spain battles its own blazes near Valencia with tens of thousands forced to flee.
More than 20,000 residents and visitors were evacuated as wildfires burned near Lege-Cap-Ferret, about 50 km west of Bordeaux, with around 800 firefighters and hundreds of gendarmes and soldiers on the scene; the blaze, likely sparked by a brush-clearing machine, scorched about 3,400 hectares and drew EU water-bombing planes to assist. Two firefighters died nearby this week, as authorities warn that heatwaves and winds linked to climate change are fueling fires across Europe.
French authorities confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew aboard the Ambition in Bordeaux after a suspected gastroenteritis outbreak sickened around 50 people and led to one death; disembarkation is suspended and interactions with the port limited while doctors isolate affected passengers and collect samples for testing, with initial tests ruling out norovirus and other causes still under investigation.
French authorities have confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew on the Ambition cruise ship in Bordeaux after a 90-year-old passenger died amid suspected norovirus; about 50 people showed symptoms, with 48 active GII cases among passengers and one among crew. The ship remains docked and guests and staff are instructed to stay onboard while samples are tested and health measures—enhanced cleaning, hygiene guidance, and on-board medical support—are implemented; disembarkation will occur only after official clearance following the investigation.
French prosecutors opened a criminal investigation in Bordeaux after a newborn died who had been fed a Nestlé Guigoz infant formula. Authorities are testing for Bacillus cereus contamination and had previously recalled the batch, with health authorities monitoring the situation; Lactalis also announced recalls in several countries as a precaution.
King Charles III concluded his state visit to France with a focus on the environment, planting a loquat leaf oak tree in Bordeaux City Hall's garden and visiting an experimental forest monitoring the impact of climate change on urban woodlands. The royal couple also visited a vineyard known for its sustainable approach to winemaking, highlighting the region's efforts to adapt to climate change. The visit aimed to strengthen the alliance between Britain and France and included discussions on topics such as Brexit and migration. King Charles III has long been an advocate for environmental issues but does not have political power in the UK's constitutional monarchy.
One person has died and at least a dozen have been hospitalized after an outbreak of botulism at a wine bar in Bordeaux, France. The diners contracted the foodborne disease after eating sardines from a jar filled with homemade oil preserve. Botulism is a rare and fatal neurological illness caused by bacteria that attacks the nervous system and causes paralysis. The venue owner allegedly served the contaminated sardines despite throwing out other jars due to a strong smell. The bar is temporarily closed for cleaning, and health authorities are testing confiscated preserves and tracking down potentially affected diners.
One person has died and eight others have been hospitalized after an outbreak of botulism linked to sardines at a restaurant in Bordeaux, France. The diners consumed sardines in a homemade oil preserve that was contaminated with botulism bacteria. The restaurant has been closed for cleaning and disinfection, and the owner has been asked to stop making preserved fish. Symptoms of botulism include abdominal pains, vomiting, blurred vision, and difficulty swallowing or speaking. Treatment involves antitoxins, and the condition can be fatal in 5-10% of cases.
One person has died and eight others have been hospitalized after an outbreak of botulism in a restaurant in Bordeaux, France. The diners consumed sardines in a homemade oil preserve that was contaminated with botulism bacteria. The restaurant has been closed for cleaning and disinfection, and the owner has been asked to stop making preserved fish. Symptoms of botulism include abdominal pains, vomiting, blurred vision, and difficulty swallowing. Treatment involves antitoxins and assisted breathing, and the infection can be fatal in 5-10% of cases.
One person has died and at least eight others are in intensive care after an outbreak of botulism linked to the Tchin Tchin Wine Bar in Bordeaux, France. Twelve people have been diagnosed with the potentially fatal illness, most of whom were tourists. An investigation for manslaughter has been opened, and the source of the toxin is believed to be sardines that the restaurateur had canned himself. Officials are urging anyone who visited the bar between September 4 and 10 to seek medical assistance if they experience symptoms.
Ten probable cases of foodborne botulism, including one American, have been reported in France, with one fatality. The cases are believed to be linked to homemade canned sardines in oil served at the Tchin Tchin Wine Bar in Bordeaux. Health officials have urged anyone who visited the bar between September 4 and 10 to be vigilant for symptoms and seek medical attention if necessary. Investigations are underway, and results are expected in the coming days. Foodborne botulism is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria.