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Firefighters battle wildfires in Germany, Greece and Turkey

Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of heatwaves in Europe to climate change, warning that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common.

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Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey

According to a 2024 report by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent with the fastest-rising temperatures on Earth, having warmed twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s.

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Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations

Greek firefighters battled fierce wildfires on Thursday as flames near Athens and on the island of Crete forced thousands to flee their homes and holiday resorts.

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Firefighters race to contain wildfires burning in Greece and Turkey

Greek authorities ordered precautionary evacuations due to a wildfire near the port of Rafina, about 30 kilometres east of Athens.

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Western Balkans face drought and water restrictions amid heatwave

During the past week’s heatwave in Europe, scorching temperatures reached as high as 46.6 degrees Celsius in Portugal's Mora.

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Wildfires in eastern Germany injure firefighters and force evacuations

Firefighters have been having difficulty getting close to the flames because parts of the wildfires are on a former military training area where there is a risk of ammunition detonating.

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Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete

A fast-moving wildfire fuelled by gale-force winds tore through southern Crete overnight into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of over 1,500 people from homes and hotels.

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As wildfires force tourists to flee, is it safe to travel to Crete?

Wildfires have burned through forest and farmland in Crete’s Ierapetra area on the island’s southern coast.

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Turkey battles wildfires as heatwave grips Europe

Wildfires in Turkey have forced over 50,000 people to evacuate from 41 locations, damaging more than 200 homes and several businesses.

Climate

Heatwave grips Europe with above 40°C temperatures and fire warnings

Parts of Europe are sweltering under intense heat, with authorities warning of rising wildfire risks and severe health impacts linked to high temperatures.

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Heatwaves and wildfires grip Europe as temperatures exceed 40°C

Heatwaves sweeping across Europe have pushed temperatures above 40°C in some countries. Authorities are urging caution as dry conditions, strong winds and heatwaves threaten wildfires.

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Extreme heatwave hits Europe with temperatures expected up to 44°C

According to the Portugese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere a good part of the country is under alert for rural wildfires.

Greece

Over 400 Greek firefighters battle wildfire on Chios for third day

Emergency services have issued evacuation orders for villages and settlements in the area since Sunday, when fires broke out near the island’s main town.

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Firefighters continue to battle wildfire on the Greek island of Chios

Greek authorities have issued new evacuation orders on the island of Chios as firefighters continue battling a major wildfire near the main town for a second day.

Climate

Climate change makes England’s 32C June heat 100 times more likely

Adaptation is still lagging behind the growing threat of extreme heat in the UK, the researchers warn.

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Portugese landowners face fines as wildfire inspections begin

Portuguese landowners have been asked to clear any undergrowth on their properties in order to reduce the risk of wildfires. Those who fail to do so now face fines of up to €5,000.

Nature

One-third of forest lost this century is gone for good, analysis finds

The new data provides a more detailed picture than ever before on the local, regional and global causes of tree cover loss.

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ECA flags inefficiencies in EU wildfire spending

Outdated data and failure by member states to prioritise risk areas mean EU money to tackle forest fires is not always effectively spent on the ground.

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Canary Islands brace for summer wildfires amid tourist surge

Despite rising wildfire risks, the Spanish archipelago remains one of Europe’s most visited destinations.

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Smoke from intense Canadian wildfires reaches Europe

About 200 fires are actively burning in Canada and have consumed about 19,900 square kilometres of terrain, most of it in the last week.