France wildfires: 3,000 tourists evacuated as blazes sweep through Brit hols hotspot burning homes & campsites

OVER 3000 tourists have been evacuated from a Brit holiday hotspot after wildfires raged through homes and campsites. The blazes have ripped through 500 hectares of land in the popular region of Pyrenees-Orientales in southern France sending the holidaymakers fleeing. AFPHolidaymakers fled the area as the fires raged[/caption] GettyWildfires across France have ravaged over 20,000 hectares of land[/caption] Horror footage from the area shows the wildfires shockingly close to the campsites as children scream in terror. Family were forced to abandon their belongings and run for their lives as the fires quickly spread yesterday and today. The fire first broke out in Saint-André close to three busy campsites, sparking an immediate evacuation as the flames threatened to engulf the tents and motor homes. Local media reported a fire engine was completely destroyed by the flames, but no firefighters were said to be injured. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.