Wildfire now nine miles from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns

A wildfire is now nine miles from Bordeaux, France, prompting officials to prepare for possible further evacuations. Thomas Cazenave, mayor of the nearby town, called the situation catastrophic. Bordeaux is a major city in southwestern France, and evacuation planning suggests authorities see a real risk the fire could spread closer.

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