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Thomas Cazenave
Politician
Mayor of Bordeaux.
Notable Quotes
"the fire was about 15km (9 miles) from the outskirts of the city's wider region."View Story →
"We are preparing to accommodate a large number of people should further evacuations be ordered."View Story →
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