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Wildfires force more evacuations overnight as hundreds of thousands of people flee homes in France and Spain

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A massive wildfire in southwest France has forced the evacuation of 55,000 people as of Sunday night, bringing the total number of displaced residents in the Gironde region to 220,000. Some reports indicate the total number of evacuations across the affected area has reached 250,000.

The fire continues to spread, moving closer to the city of Bordeaux. Authorities are currently managing the emergency response as thousands face the loss of their homes and property due to the advancing flames.

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