Some good news - but also some less good news

Hugh SchofieldParis Correspondent The moderately encouraging news over night was that the main fire near Bordeaux did not get worse. Winds let up and there was even a little rain, which allowed the fire authorities this morning to report that the situation was broadly stable. The less good news is that the weather is about to turn very hot again, with temperatures of up to 40C (104F) expected locally tomorrow. The fire has now consumed an area bigger than the isle of Wight and is only 15 or so k