France: Forest fires destroy five private weekend camps

Weather of Arabia - Two fires broke out in the Gironde region in southwestern France a week ago, and a total of 37,000 people were evacuated from the area .

One of the fires reached the coast in Europe's highest sand dunes, which is also a popular camping spot. The fires have destroyed at least five camping sites "by 90 percent" according to the Préfet local court in France.

During the night "Tuesday" in Bordeaux, 60 kilometers from the fire, the city covered the dense "smog" caused by the smoke of the fires, while local residents complained of a strong smell of smoke .

Some pictures that show the city covered in fog

Images satellite Meteosat Eumetsat 15H35 20H45
Evolution des 3 feux de forêt des Landes.
et progression du vent de Galerne qui remonte vers ces feux.
L'imposant panache de fumée évolue au gré du vent.
Il survole en ce moment Bordeaux. pic.twitter.com/AdleOlMV1b

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More than 2,000 firefighters are reported to be battling the flames in Gironde, and the sudden change in wind direction on Monday afternoon forced the evacuation of three other towns .

A massive fire broke out in Brittany on Monday, and according to local police, 160 firefighters were at the site .