Two killed as forest fires continue to burn near French Riviera

A burning forest is pictured from a car window near Le Luc, southern France (Daniel Cole/AP)

A wildfire near the French Riviera killed two people and was burning out of control in the forests of the popular region, fuelled by wind and drought.

Over 1,100 firefighters were battling the flames and thousands of tourists and locals were evacuated to safer areas.