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Greece

Greek family who lost love ones in wildfires sue authorities

The family of a couple who lost their lives in the wildfires which swept through Greece’s Attica region last week have sued local authorities and the emergency services for their deaths.

USA

California fires under control

Tens of thousands of residents from Northern California await permission to return to their homes as firefighters gain more control of the sixth most destructive blaze in state history

Greece

As divers search for more bodies, Greek fire survivors look to future

Volunteers are continuing the work to find victims and support those who lost their homes.

Greece

Meet the woman helping animals abandoned in Greece’s wildfire inferno

Artemis Kyriakopoulou is hunting for pets left behind in Greece's wildfire disaster.

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Switzerland

Switzerland imposes open fire ban ahead of national holiday

Though it was done to ensure public safety, the bans may disappoint Swiss nationals on Wednesday, who were expecting dazzling firework shows that accompany the annual Swiss National Day.

Greece

Memorial service for Greek wildfire victims

Service attended by friends and relatives

Greece

Who are the victims of Greece’s wildfires?

A local chef, an Irish honeymooner and a newly-retired Belgian tourist are among the victims of Greece’s deadly wildfires.

Greece

It's more than just water: how experts go about tackling a wildfire

You might think lots of water is the best way of putting out a wildfire. And you wouldn't be wrong. But there is a lot more to think about than that.

Greece

Greece fires: Twenty-six people found dead hugging each other in a field

They had left their cars in panic and ran towards the sea. But they were trapped over a cliff as the flames reached the coast

World News

Scores dead in Greece as wildfires engulf Attica region

The popular holiday resort region has become a disaster zone as fast moving fires trapped people in their homes and devoured buildings and cars.

Greece

In pictures: Greece's deadly wildfires

In pictures: Greece's deadly wildfires

Greece

Greek wildfires: Satellite images show extent of the damage

Satellite images show Greece's worst wildfires in a decade from space, as the country battles to control the blazes in which at least 60 people have died.

Greece

Greece appeals for help after deadly fires ravage coast

At least 20 people are dead and hundreds of homes destroyed near Athens.

Greece

Residents flee as wildfires rage west of Athens

Residents flee as wildfires rage west of Athens

Poland

Poland joins EU countries battling Sweden’s wildfires

Poland has sent a convoy of fire trucks to Sweden this weekend, joining several other EU states helping the country battle wildfires caused by hot weather and low levels of rainfall.

Sweden

Wildfires rage in Arctic Circle as Sweden calls EU for help

Sweden has called for emergency assistance from its partners in the European Union to help fight wildfires, which have broken out across a wide range of its territory and prompted evacuations.

United Kingdom

Greater Manchester area fire rages on, army deployed

A hundred soldiers were deployed to help the fire brigade battle the blaze that continues to rage in a Greater Manchester moorland.

United Kingdom

Firefighters battle moorland blaze in Greater Manchester

Firefighters continue to battle a blaze that broke out on Saddleworth Moor on Sunday evening. Emergency services have declared a 'major incident' as over thirty homes have been evacuated.

Kenya

Female firefighters are driven by passion for the job in Kenya

Women are increasingly willing to join the fire service, serving both personal goals and their local communities.

United Kingdom

Massive blaze is a ‘devastating loss for Glasgow’

A huge fire has ripped through one of Scotland’s architectural gems for the second time in four years.