Morgane Bonichot, 40, takes a break from reading a newspaper in an evacuation center in Bordeaux, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, where she, her daughter, their rabbit and dog are sheltering from wildfires in southwest France.
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A massive wildfire in southwest France has forced over 220,000 people to evacuate. Among them is Morgane Bonichot. The 40-year-old childcare worker, her daughter and her pets had to flee after receiving an urgent mobile alert. They're part of one of Europe's largest evacuations since World War II. The blaze has consumed an area four times the size of Paris and defied efforts from a dozen countries to control it. Authorities have evacuated two dozen towns and villages, prioritizing safety. Evacuees, including Bonichot, are staying in temporary shelters. It's unclear when the fire will be contained.
