Thousands evacuated in south of France as wildfire rages across pine forest – video

1:12FranceThousands evacuated in south of France as wildfire rages across pine forest – video

Local people and tourists were evacuated from the Arcachon Bay area overnight into Thursday after a huge fire engulfed more than 3,400 hectares (8,400 acres) of forest. Pushed by the wind, with flames reaching 10 metres high, the fire is still spreading towards the Cap Ferret peninsula. On Tuesday, two firefighters died battling another nearby fire close to Bordeaux airport

Thousands flee wildfires in France as temperatures reach extreme levels in southern Europe