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Wildfires in France and Spain trigger largest evacuation, Macron convenes crisis meeting

Reported · Written up by our desk · Europe

CNBC Markets reports that a major wildfire is ravaging the Bordeaux region of France and spreading into Spain.

The outlets say more than 300,000 people have been forced to flee, with the evacuation described as the largest in France’s history.

CNBC World also notes that French President Emmanuel Macron has called a crisis meeting in response to the fires.

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CNBC MarketsSpain and France wildfires force more than 300,000 to flee as Macron calls crisis meeting
CNBC WorldSpain and France wildfires force more than 300,000 to flee as Macron calls crisis meeting

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