A raging wildfire in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of approximately 250,000 people from their homes. The fire, which prompted the overnight displacement of an additional 55,000 individuals, now threatens to approach the wine city of Bordeaux (independent.ie). Fires have already spread through areas surrounding Bordeaux, leading firefighters to work diligently to prevent the flames from reaching the regional capital (nbcnews.com, manchestereveningnews.co.uk, illawarramercury.com.au).