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The statement read: “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires across France, Spain and the UK.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“We are deeply grateful to the firefighters, emergency services and volunteers working tirelessly in extraordinarily difficult conditions. These events are a stark reminder of the challenges posed by an increasingly extreme climate and the importance of protecting both people and nature. W.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The statement was signed off with a ‘W’ to represent William, although shared on the couple’s joint X account.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of 200,000 people in south-western France as well as central Spain as flames raged out of control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
141,000 people in the Gironde and Landes departments were forced to evacuate in France.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Wheras, in Bordeaux, authorities ordered the evacuation of another 55,000 people on the outskirts of the city as firefighters tackled nearby wildfires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
On Sunday, it was reported that a British restaurant owner in Bordeaux said the city is \u201cfull of smoke and ash\u201d and residents are wearing masks if they go outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Lance Attwood, 58, who owns Sweeney Todd\u2019s in Bordeaux city centre, said: \u201cIt\u2019s not really conducive to coming out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
“The town is full of smoke and ash, so there\u2019s a big drop in business, people are just walking around town in masks. Our biggest concern is people\u2019s safety and the safety of the emergency services.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
As a result of the wildfires, the French foreign minister has urged tourists not to cancel their travel plans despite unprecedented wildfires in the country\u2019s south west.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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