'It's our home, it's our forest': BBC speaks to locals fighting France wildfire

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Wildfires in France's Gironde region have forced tens of thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate. Firefighters are battling the flames with aerial support from Canadair aircraft and helicopters. The extreme heat, reaching around 40C, has caused fires to reignite spontaneously. Local resident Pierre Alexandre chose to stay behind to protect his home, despite the dangers posed by the wildfires.