# France wildfire forces 520 to evacuate

https://mins.news/en/video/22310

- France 24 English, 2026-08-14 15:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcGAIeOosqg

> A fast-moving wildfire in France’s southwestern Landes region has burned more than 1,000 hectares since Thursday, prompting the evacuation of about 520 residents. Major reinforcements have been deployed, while authorities say the fire’s path remains unpredictable.

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