France wildfires threaten tourism on Atlantic coast
- 12 years ago
Around 200 firefighters have been deployed to tackle a wildfire close to a popular surfing resort on France's Atlantic coast.
Around 550 hectares of forest and scrubland were destroyed when the fire broke out on Thursday near the southwestern town of Lacanau.
The area, around 40 kilometres from Bordeaux, is renowned for its large pine forests and three metre waves.
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Around 550 hectares of forest and scrubland were destroyed when the fire broke out on Thursday near the southwestern town of Lacanau.
The area, around 40 kilometres from Bordeaux, is renowned for its large pine forests and three metre waves.
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http://www.euronews.net/