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SportsGironde wildfires force Bordeaux players to evacuate; El Hajjam thanks club for 15-min relocation
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Severe wildfires in Gironde, France, have forced the evacuation of several municipalities, including Le Haillan, where the Girondins de Bordeaux training center is located. Many players from the squad, who have no local relatives, were urgently relocated by the club's press officer, Axelle Allegret, who found housing for all affected players within 15 minutes. Moroccan defender Oualid El Hajjam publicly thanked her on social media for her efficiency. The evacuation adds to a difficult summer for Bordeaux, which is also facing exclusion from national competitions due to financial troubles.
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Bordeaux defender Oualid El Hajjam facing Lorient 2 on April 11, 2026 — Loic Cousin/Icon Sport
As the Girondins de Bordeaux await a decision on which league they will compete in this season, many players living near the club's training center in Le Haillan have been forced to evacuate due to the severe wildfires sweeping through Gironde. Among them, Moroccan defender Oualid El Hajjam has publicly thanked the club's press officer, Axelle Allegret, for her swift assistance.
The summer of 2026 has proven nightmarish for the six-time French champions. While awaiting a ruling from the CNOSF, the DNCG appeals committee has excluded the club from national competitions due to severe financial difficulties. Separately, a natural disaster disrupted club operations this weekend.
The serious fires hitting Gironde over several days have prompted authorities to evacuate residents of multiple municipalities, including Le Haillan, home to the Girondins' training center. Many players from Rio Mavuba's squad, who have no family in the region to host them, relied on press officer Axelle Allegret, who urgently arranged their relocation overnight from Friday to Saturday. Her efficiency drew praise from Oualid El Hajjam.
The message from Bordeaux's Oualid El Hajjam for the Girondins de Bordeaux press officer on July 25, 2026 © Instagram
"Managing to find housing in 15 minutes for all the players involved, that's impressive!"
The Moroccan international defender (3 caps with the Atlas Lions) praised her efficiency and confirmed that all Bordeaux players secured accommodation away from Le Haillan.
"Special mention to our Axelle, thank you for everything," wrote the former Le Havre player. He added: "Managing to find housing in 15 minutes for all the players involved, and handling everything the way it was done, that's impressive!"
— ABr
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Fires in Gironde: Le Haillan Evacuated, Bordeaux Player Thanks Club for Relocation Solutions