‘Apocalyptic’ wildfires are now just nine miles from Bordeaux with next 24 hours ‘crucial’

‘Apocalyptic’ wildfires are now just nine miles from Bordeaux with next 24 hours ‘crucial’ Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published July 27, 2026 11:44am Updated July 27, 2026 11:44am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A huge wildfire raging across France is now only nine miles from the city of Bordeaux. French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency cabinet meeting as officials warn that the next 24 hours will be critical in the battle to save the city. The fire, which is being fuelled by scorching temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds, is now around 15km (nine miles) from Bordeaux. No evacuation order has, however, yet been issued for the city. France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez described