Cap Ferret wildfire: Get out now, Brits told as 'monster' blaze rages in French holiday hotspot
- Posted on July 24, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
A massive wildfire has engulfed Cap Ferret, a popular French coastal destination attracting thousands of British holidaymakers annually. Local authorities have initiated urgent evacuation procedures as the rapidly spreading blaze intensifies across the region. The UK Foreign Office has issued advisories urging British citizens to comply with evacuation orders and follow guidance from French emergency services. The unprecedented fire poses significant threats to residential areas, tourism infrastructure, and natural landscapes in this sought-after vacation hotspot.
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Cap Ferret wildfire: Get out now, Brits told as 'monster' blaze rages in French holiday hotspot
‘Follow the advice of local authorities,’ says the Foreign Office after French civic chiefs order major evacuation as blaze spreads
