28 Jul, 10:22··

Firefighters return people home from wildfires.

France24 English

Large wildfires in southwestern France, especially in Gironde, have been brought under control. People are returning home, but many are still displaced. The fires are not fully out, and officials are watching closely.

The Gironde wildfire started in July and burned over 40,000 hectares. It is now stable, but authorities worry it could start again. In Spain, 13 towns had evacuation orders lifted because of separate fires. This shows that wildfires are a problem in Europe. People are still waiting to return to their homes.

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Highlights

Gironde Fire Stabilized

The large wildfire in Gironde, France, is now stable after burning 40,000 hectares.

Evacuations Starting

Some fire evacuees are beginning to return to their homes.

Spain Lifts Evacuations

Spain has lifted evacuation orders from 13 municipalities due to wildfires.

Ongoing Wildfire Risk

The situation shows the danger of wildfires in Europe.

Fires Not Completely Extinguished

Authorities are still watching the situation and fires are not out.

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