British travellers brave the smoke as French wildfires force 220,000 to evacuate
- Posted on July 27, 2026
- By The Independent
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In brief
Despite escalating wildfire emergencies across southwestern France forcing over 220,000 residents to leave their homes, British visitors remain undeterred in their travel plans to Bordeaux. Thick smoke blankets the region as authorities battle extensive blazes, yet tourists continue arriving, weighing tourism against safety concerns. This unprecedented situation highlights the tension between travel industry interests and environmental crises affecting popular European destinations.
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British travellers brave the smoke as French wildfires force 220,000 to evacuate
Exclusive: Travellers continue to travel to Bordeaux as wildfire threat lingers
