Brits running for their lives as holiday hotspot sent evacuation warning over huge fires

141,000 people were evacuated due to the huge wildfires. 10:04, Sun, Jul 26, 2026 Updated: 10:07, Sun, Jul 26, 2026 A fire near Bordeaux where around 55,000 were evacuated. (Image: AFP)British citizens have left their homes in France as huge wildfires are ripping through the country. Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of 200,000 people in south-western France as well as central Spain as flames raged out of control.In France, 141,000 people in the Gironde and Landes departments were forced to evacuate. In Bordeaux, authorities ordered the evacuation of another 55,000 people on the outskirts of the city as firefighters tackled nearby wildfires. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyLaurent Nunez, France's Ministry of the Interior, said that overnight, "the fire became extremely virulent and unpredictable" in Bordeaux, where the burned area now stands at 42,000 hectares. He also confirmed "nearly 50,000 people...