Live: France evacuates 55,000 more as Bordeaux fires worsen

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Wildfires continue to rage across France and Spain, forcing more than 300,000 people to flee. In Bordeaux, fire-generated whirlwinds worsened the blazes prompting new evacuations, while Spain fights expanding fires near Madrid under difficult conditions.

More than 300,000 people fled wildfires raging across France and Spain on Saturday as worsening conditions forced fresh evacuations and authorities warned of a "difficult night". Fire-generated whirlwinds fuelled blazes near Bordeaux, while Spain battled expanding infernos threatening areas near Madrid. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.