France Orders Cap Ferret Evacuation Amid Wildfire

Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate parts of the Cap Ferret peninsula in southwest France on July 24, 2026, as wildfires intensified. Authorities mandated that residents leave the area before 10 a.m. local time. Evacuees were directed to utilize hundreds of mobilized boats or the single road connecting the peninsula to the mainland. The region has been battling worsening wildfires, prompting the urgent evacuation order. This measure aims to ensure the safety of residents as the fire situation deteriorates along the Atlantic coast. The scale of the evacuation highlights the severity of the wildfire threat in the area.