France battles fire 'whirlwinds' as another 55,000 evacuated
Summary
Large wildfires in France have forced 55,000 people to leave their homes near Bordeaux as fires grow rapidly. Similar fires in Spain have caused over 90,000 evacuations, with both countries struggling to control the flames due to dry weather and strong winds.Key Facts
- 55,000 people were evacuated from six towns south of Bordeaux in the Gironde region, France.
- France has burned about 98,000 hectares of land this year, including 42,000 hectares in the recent fires.
- Wildfires have created strong winds and whirlwinds, making firefighting difficult.
- The A63 motorway near the fires in France was closed for 60 km (37 miles).
- The French military is helping fight fires by clearing brush and creating fire breaks.
- Over 90,000 people have been evacuated in Spain, especially near Madrid and Ávila.
- High temperatures and low humidity increase the risk of the fires spreading further.
- France’s President Emmanuel Macron promised to support rebuilding affected areas.
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