Wildfires covering approximately 780 square kilometers (four times the size of Paris) swept through southwestern France's Gironde region on July 29–30, 2026, forcing thousands to evacuate. Rescue efforts focused on retrieving pets and livestock left behind by evacuees.
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Raging wildfires four times the size of Paris have forced thousands to evacuate their homes in the fire-ravaged region of Gironde in southwestern France. Many of the evacuees were forced to leave their pets behind amid the ensuing chaos. Our special correspondent in Gironde reports on the volunteers dedicated to rescuing the four-legged victims of the catastrophic wildfires.
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