WORLDJul 28 · 10:05 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy THOMAS ADAMSON, MARK CARLSON and EMMA DA SILVA, Associated Press

France evacuates 4,000 people as heat threatens wildfire fight across southwestern Europe

France evacuated 4,000 people from Atlantic coast tourist sites as heat threatens wildfire containment efforts west of Bordeaux. Wildfires in France and Spain have displaced 330,000 people, with Spain facing its fourth summer heat wave and an uncontrolled blaze. The Gironde fire in France remains stabilized but at risk of resurgence due to rising temperatures and low humidity.

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