President Emmanuel Macron has convened an emergency cabinet meeting as major wildfires continue to burn across southwest France, with one of the largest blazes advancing to within 15 kilometres (nine miles) of metropolitan Bordeaux.
The meeting comes as firefighters continue working to contain the wildfire in the Gironde department, home to Bordeaux and one of France's most important wine-producing regions. Authorities are also preparing for another spell of extreme heat forecast later this week, raising concerns that weather conditions could further complicate firefighting efforts.
