France battles fire 'whirlwinds' as another 55,000 evacuated

France is struggling to contain intense wildfires, with flames forming fire whirlwinds that are hindering firefighting efforts. The country has evacuated over 340,000 people, with 55,000 more recently forced to leave their homes due to the spreading fires. Wildfires are also affecting neighboring Spain, contributing to the large number of evacuees. The situation remains dire as firefighters work to bring the blazes under control.

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