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Thursday, July 23, 2026

Around 12,000 people have been evacuated in France due to wildfires.

Consensus

Well-supported — high-quality sources agree

8 sources · 8 support

What we can confirm

Multiple reputable news outlets report that roughly 12,000 people were evacuated in parts of France because of active wildfires, with some reports specifying the south-west or southern regions and noting the figure includes tourists and residents.

Sources

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bbc.com
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france24.com
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rfi.fr
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dw.com
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abcnews.go.com
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nytimes.com
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bbc.com
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reuters.com
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Checked July 23, 2026

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