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Saudi Arabia

Saudi factory fire kills 16 Bangladeshis, Dhaka announces

Bangladesh's foreign ministry reported "the tragic deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh" in its Monday statement.

Europe News

Hundreds evacuate due to fires in Huelva and Castellón

Over 150 firefighters worked overnight to stabilise the Niebla blaze, west of Sevilla. The fire has burned 4,000 hectares and displaced nearly 400 people. Air crews reinforced the Tírig fire in Castellón, east coast of Spain, at daybreak.

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Wildfire burns 100 hectares near Narbonne in France

Canadairs and helicopters battle a wildfire that has burned around 100 hectares in France's Corbières massif near Narbonne after a road accident.

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Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues

Aerial footage shows wildfire smoke over central and eastern Washington as helicopters drop water on forest fires while crews reinforce containment lines.

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Greece: Firefighters battle major wildfire as strong winds fuel flames

Hundreds of firefighters, backed by helicopters and water-dropping aircraft, are battling a major wildfire west of Athens.

Indonesia

At least five dead and 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire

A total of 225 people on the ferry were rescued, while some passengers jumped into the sea to escape the fire, according to Basarnas, Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency.

Climate

Wildfires: Var department once again facing the flames

Fanned by the mistral and extreme heat, the blaze swept through 1,000 hectares in six hours; 2,500 people were evacuated near the Gros Bessillon massif and the village of Correns is now completely cut off.

Europe News

Fire crews tackle blaze close to major nuclear power sites in UK

A spokesperson for energy company EDF told Euronews that the fire "is not currently affecting operations at Sizewell B power station" but that the company was "continuing to monitor the situation."

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Drone footage captures massive Castellon wildfire in eastern Spain

Wildfires continue to burn across Spain as crews battle blazes in Castellon and Zamora, with thousands evacuated and aircraft supporting firefighting efforts.

Egypt

Drone hits US LNG vessel at Damietta in first attack on Egyptian soil

Preliminary investigations showed a drone strike caused a fire to break out on two ships at Damietta port on the Mediterranean on Wednesday, authorities in Cairo said. No side has taken responsibility at this time.

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France veterinary team treats pets of wildfire evacuees

A French veterinary team in Bordeaux is caring for pets of Gironde wildfire evacuees, providing food, treatment and support while families await their return home.

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Navas del Rey residents return after Spain wildfire evacuation

Residents returned to Navas del Rey after Spain's wildfires, finding burned homes and scorched gardens as firefighters continued battling nearby blazes.

Europe News

Major wildfire breaks out on Greek island Paros as villages evacuated

The wildfire reignited overnight and spread across southern Paros. 66 firefighters and seven aircraft are operating, while fresh reinforcements are reaching the island ahead of stronger winds forecast for Wednesday.

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Aerial footage shows wildfires spreading across Spain's Madrid region

Firefighters are battling to contain wildfires in Spain's Madrid region with water-carrying aircraft dispatched to douse the area and reduce extreme heat and dry conditions fueling the flames.

Sport

Paris once again beating heart of Tour de France

Stage 21 was cut short to free up security forces for fire-hit areas. The peloton leaves the Champs-Elysées, tackles Montmartre three times and finishes on the Parisian avenue.

Europe News

More than 320,000 now evacuated in France and Spain amid wildfires

According to French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, around 2,500 firefighters, including a Swiss team, have been deployed to tackle fires in southwestern France.

Ecotech

European hospital blaze blamed on solar. Are rooftop panels safe?

Recent fires have been attributed to solar panels, but is the risk actually increasing across Europe?

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Thousands evacuated as wildfire spreads in southwestern France

A wildfire spreads near Le Porge in Gironde, France, as firefighters battle flames across the forest and thousands of people are evacuated.

The Cube

Norway fire falsely linked to an Israeli settlement import ban

A massive fire in Norway has destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate. As the blaze spread, posts on social media began linking it to claims that Oslo had banned imports of Israeli settlement products. The Cube investigates.

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Spanish police evacuate residents as wildfire threatens homes near Madrid

Guardia Civil officers evacuate residents in Villa del Prado, central Spain, as a fast-moving wildfire threatens homes near Toledo with flames and smoke.