Thousands evacuated as fires creep towards Bordeaux while authorities scramble to fight flames near Madrid

Tens of thousands of people remain evacuated in France's Gironde region as firefighters battle blazes advancing toward Bordeaux, Euronews reports. Near Madrid, Spanish authorities say they're gradually bringing nearby wildfires under control. Bordeaux, one of France's largest cities, sits at the heart of the country's famous wine-growing region.

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