Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux
Wildfires and heatwave loom over Bordeaux
1Wildfires threaten Bordeaux
French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a crisis cabinet meeting on Monday as wildfires threaten the city of Bordeaux. A new heatwave is complicating efforts to combat the spreading flames.
2Thousands evacuated
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from areas around Bordeaux. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that the fire is moving erratically towards the city and the situation remains 'very unfavorable'.
3Temperatures rising
Temperatures in some parts of France are expected to spike to 40°C from Tuesday onwards. This could further complicate firefighting efforts.
4Pyrocumulonimbus formed
The fire in the Gironde region has created a 'pyrocumulonimbus,' a giant firestorm fueled by its own winds and lightning. This makes it even more challenging to control the blaze.
5Wildfires continue in Spain
A new wildfire broke out near Valencia, Spain, forcing around 15,000 people to flee their homes. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned that 'difficult hours lie ahead'.
6Call for climate emergency pact
Spain's King Felipe VI stated that the wildfires have caused 'incalculable' damage to the country's natural heritage. Sanchez called for a major public pact on the climate emergency.
Original article: BBC News — Macron yangın krizi toplantısı çağrısı yaptı