<div><p>Residents in Bordeaux, southwestern France, are taking extensive measures to halt a wildfire that has burned for more than a week. The spread of the flames has outpaced the capacity of professional firefighters, leaving civilian volunteers as the primary line of defense between the fire and a major city.</p></div><div><p>The situation reflects the challenge of covering large, dispersed fires where official resources cannot reach every location in time. Volunteers are coordinating efforts to protect communities and reduce the risk of damage as the fire continues to burn.</p></div>
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