Fleeing a wall of flames: Tourists describe France wildfires escape
Summary
Large wildfires in south-west France and central Spain have forced over 220,000 people to leave their homes. Many tourists had to evacuate quickly from areas like the Cap Ferret peninsula, describing close encounters with huge flames and emergency alerts sent in the middle of the night.Key Facts
- Wildfires are burning in south-west France and central Spain.
- More than 220,000 people have been displaced by the fires.
- The French military is helping with evacuations.
- Winds and heat are making the fires spread faster.
- Tourists have received urgent evacuation alerts.
- Some families sheltered on beaches or stayed in schools and warehouses.
- Flames reached heights of 5 to 6 storeys, close to tourist areas.
- Flights to nearby cities Bordeaux and Madrid are still operating normally.
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