Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as France and Spain battle blazes

Wildfires advanced to within 15 km of the outskirts of Bordeaux, France.

About 220,000 people evacuated in France and over 75,000 in Spain.

The fire in Avila is the biggest wildfire in Spain's recent history, devastating more than 50,000 hectares.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the situation as unprecedented and unfavorable.

European partners sent aircraft and crews to assist firefighting efforts.