Macron holds crisis talks as wildfires close in on Bordeaux amid heatwave

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French President Emmanuel Macron has convened an emergency meeting as wildfires burn approximately 15 kilometres from the city of Bordeaux. The fires are spreading amid an approaching heatwave, raising concerns about the situation worsening. Despite the proximity of the blazes, Bordeaux's mayor has stated that there are currently no plans to evacuate the city. Authorities are closely monitoring the fires as emergency response efforts continue across the affected region.

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