Firefighters are tackling wildfire flare-ups in 40C heat in France's Gironde region, according to the BBC, with some local residents refusing to heed evacuations.
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Key facts
- Firefighters are battling wildfire flare-ups in the Gironde region of France, according to the BBC.
- Temperatures in the area have reached 40C.
- Some local residents have refused to heed evacuations.
- The BBC spoke to locals who described the area as their home and their forest.
Firefighters are battling wildfire flare-ups in France’s Gironde region in temperatures of 40C, according to the BBC.
The BBC reports that some local residents have refused to heed evacuations.
Speaking to the BBC, locals described the area as both their home and their forest, framing their decision to stay in personal terms.
The full extent of the fire, the number of people affected and the response by authorities are not detailed in the available reporting. This is a developing situation.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the tension between official evacuation guidance and residents determined to remain in an area affected by wildfire.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the wildfire happening?
The wildfire is in the Gironde region of south-western France, according to the BBC.
How hot is it in the affected area?
The BBC reports that firefighters are battling the flare-ups in temperatures of 40C.
Have residents been evacuated?
Some locals have refused to heed evacuation orders and have chosen to stay to protect their homes and forest, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- 'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfire
BBC World: Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat in the Gironde region, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations.