France Battles Fire “Whirlwinds” as Another 55,000 Evacuated

France is battling wildfires burning near Bordeaux, where officials say the blaze is producing erratic “whirlwinds,” making it hard to control. Overnight into Sunday, about 55,000 more people were evacuated from villages south of the city in the Gironde region, bringing the overall total of evacuations in France and Spain to more than 330,000. Authorities warn the fire is moving unpredictably toward the Bordeaux metropolitan area. Dry vegetation, brisk winds, and fast-changing conditions are driving the spread