French authorities have ordered the full evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula after a massive wildfire threatened the popular tourist destination on France's Atlantic coast.
Emergency teams launched a large-scale evacuation operation, using both boats and road transport to move residents and holidaymakers to safer locations as the fire spread rapidly through nearby forests.
The blaze has been fueled by high temperatures, strong winds, and dry vegetation, making firefighting efforts more challenging. Hundreds of firefighters, supported by aircraft and emergency services, are working to contain the flames and protect homes and public infrastructure.
Officials have urged people to stay away from the affected area and comply with evacuation orders, warning that conditions could change quickly as the fire remains active.
The Cap Ferret evacuation is part of a wider wildfire emergency affecting southwestern France, where extreme summer weather has increased the risk of fast-moving forest fires. Authorities continue to monitor the situation while emergency crews battle
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