220,000 evacuated as France and Spain race to tame wildfires before new heatwave

Firefighters in France and Spain worked Monday to take advantage of slightly cooler weather to control massive wildfires near the French city of Bordeaux and several sites in Spain. They are racing against the clock as another heatwave is expected to hit both countries later this week. The blazes have already forced the evacuation of about 220,000 people, including holidaymakers and local residents, in France alone. The summer has been blisteringly hot and dry across western Europe, creating dangerous conditions for fire crews. Authorities warn that the coming heatwave could worsen the situation, making it harder to contain the flames. Firefighting teams continue to battle the fires on multiple fronts.