Live: 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 burning across parts of France, Spain and Italy, France 24 reports. The broadcaster says the fires spread on Friday, driven by scorching temperatures and strong winds, with hundreds of firefighters backed by water-bombing planes battling the flames. France 24 is following developments as the blazes continue across all three countries.

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