Jaw-dropping moment tourists relax on beach as wildfires rage near Bordeaux

Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes as France and Spain battle raging wildfires. 06:40, Wed, Jul 29, 2026 Updated: 06:43, Wed, Jul 29, 2026 Beach goers rest on the beach of Moutchic on the shore of Lake Lacanau (Image: AFP via Getty Images)Hundreds of thousands of residents have been compelled to abandon their properties as France and Spain battle ferocious blazes, with wildfires creeping towards the outskirts of Bordeaux on Sunday, a historic French city renowned for its wine-producing regions.According to officials, the evacuations involve roughly 220,000 individuals in France. In Spain, more than 75,000 people have departed their residences, while a further 30,000 have been instructed to remain indoors. 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 PolicyAn exceptionally scorching and arid summer throughout Western Europe has triggered devastating forest fires that emergency services in Spain have ...