More than 300,000 people have been forced to flee their homes as massive wildfires continue to burn across parts of France and Spain, driven by strong winds and extreme temperatures.

In south-western France, firefighters are struggling to contain a fast-moving wildfire that is advancing toward the city of Bordeaux. Officials said the blaze remains far from being under control.

Authorities ordered an additional 55,000 people to evacuate on Saturday, bringing the total number of evacuees in France’s Gironde and Landes regions to around 250,000.

Firefighter Captain Nicolas Braz said the fire had become highly unpredictable, generating its own winds and whirlwinds, making it extremely difficult to control.

France has deployed military personnel to support emergency operations by clearing vegetation and creating firebreaks to slow the spread of the flames.

President Emmanuel Macron pledged that France would rebuild affected communities and promised government support for as long as necessary.

In Spain, a state of emergency remains in place as firefighters continue battling multiple wildfires. Improved weather conditions have helped emergency crews near Madrid, but officials warned the situation remains challenging.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the country faces “complex times ahead.”

Authorities in Valencia also confirmed the death of a man believed to be in his 70s. He was found inside his vehicle after firefighters extinguished a wildfire in the Salt de l’Aigua ravine in Manises.

Emergency services in both countries remain on high alert as hot weather and changing winds continue to threaten communities.