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

Locals and tourists were evacuated from the Arcachon Bay area during the night from Wednesday to 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 toward 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 Continue re...