Live: Thousands forced to flee as deadly wildfires rage in parts of France, Italy and Spain
Thousands of people were forced to flee deadly wildfires that continued to sweep through parts of France, Spain and Italy on Friday.
Hundreds of firefighters backed by water-bombing planes battled the blazes fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds.
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Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations in Europe
- France orders total evacuation of Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfire spreads The Guardian —
- Wildfires force thousands of evacuations in France, Spain declares emergency The Globe and Mail —
- Over 80,000 people evacuated from homes after wildfires hit France and Spain Chronicle Live —
- Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes The New York Times —
- Tens of thousands flee forest wildfires in France and Spain Le Monde —