Thousands forced to flee as deadly wildfires rage in parts of France, Italy and Spain

Thousands of people have been forced to flee deadly wildfires tearing through parts of France, Spain and Italy, France 24 reports. According to the broadcaster, the blazes swept through the three countries on Friday, fanned by scorching temperatures and strong winds. Hundreds of firefighters, backed by water-bombing planes, were battling the flames as the situation continued to unfold.

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