Wildfire Crisis (Gironde/Bordeaux): France’s mega-fire west of Bordeaux stayed “under control” overnight but not contained, with flare-ups inside the perimeter and a fourth heatwave expected to push temperatures toward 40–42C; authorities ordered 4,000 more evacuations from Atlantic tourist sites as about 330,000 people across France and Spain have been displaced, and some residents were allowed to return to unburned Bordeaux suburbs while others were told to stay on alert. Travel Disruption Watch: Airports were reported operational but some hotels and campsites closed, while tour operators said they’re monitoring bookings and advising customers to follow official updates. EU Response: The European Commission activated its emergency support as firefighters struggle with increasingly extreme “sixth-generation” blazes that can generate their own fire weather. Cross-Channel Travel Update: A new wind-powered ferry trial will run from September between Shoreham (UK) and Fécamp (Normandy), with fares from £220. Aviation Connectivity: Saudia expanded codeshare links with SkyTeam partners, adding easier access to nearly 30 US/Canada destinations via Paris CDG, Amsterdam Schiphol and London Heathrow. Tourism Spotlight (Scotland): VisitScotland released a dedicated Outlander guidebook mapping 48 filming locations, aiming to keep fan travel flowing.