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Portugal launches new fire prevention campaign

Firefighters on the Portuguese island of Madeira continue to battle the country's worst wildfire since 2017.

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Fire breaks out at London's Somerset House

The cause of the fire remains unknown, according to authorities. The entire site was closed to the public and traffic in the surrounding area is expected to be impacted.

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One dead and homes burnt to ground as fires die down in Greece

Experts warn of desertification of Attica as nearly half of surrounding forest lost in recent years.

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Ukraine and Russia blame each other for Zaporizhzhia power plant fire

The fire, causing thick black smoke to billow out of one of the power plant's cooling towers, has since been put out, according to Ukrainian authorities.

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Belgium

How does the EU's Civil Protection Mechanism combat wildfires?

The heatwave in Europe raises the risk of fires, prompting the EU to activate its emergency mechanism for on-ground assistance. How does this mechanism work?

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Tourist towns evacuated as Croatia battles 122 wildfires

Wildfires broke out along Croatia's Dalmatian coast, near the tourist towns of Podgora and Tučepi, prompting evacuations.

World News

Wildfires continue to burn in Portugal, North Macedonia and Bulgaria

Temporary accommodation has been set up for those who have lost their homes in the worst affected area of Bulgaria.

Europe News

At least 20 wildfires burn across parts of North Macedonia’s south

Firefighting crews from neighbouring Serbia, as well as Croatia and Slovenia, have joined to put out the blazes in an EU-coordinated effort after requests by North Macedonia.

Europe News

Police to investigate suspected arson attack that killed seven in Nice

The fire broke out at 2 am on Thursday on the seventh and top floor of an apartment block in the Moulins district, located in the west of the city.

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At least seven killed in an apartment fire in Nice

At least seven people lost their lives when a fire broke out in a top-floor apartment in the Moulin District in Nice. Police are currently investigating the incident as arson.

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Flames in the mountains, the Dropull fire crisis

A massive fire erupted in the Dropull area of Albania yesterday, initially starting as an isolated fire in the mountains before quickly becoming dangerous for the residents.

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Soldiers and firefighters battle Albanian mountain fire

Soldiers and firefighters are struggling to contain a massive blaze amid summer heat.

South Korea

Fire at South Korean lithium battery factory claims at least 16 lives

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of lithium batteries, which are known to pose fire risks under certain conditions.

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Warehouse fire breaks out near Brussels airport

The fire at Brucargo, the freight area of Brussels Airport, collapsed a warehouse roof on June 13.

Health news

Respiratory diseases plague Kenya as people cook with firewood

Experts say cooking with cheap biomass like firewood is a big part of the problem.

Kuwait

At least 41 dead in residential building fire in Kuwait

Another fifteen people were injured in the fire in Mangaf city on Wednesday, most of whom were taken to hospital.

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Tragic fire in Fez's old city: Six dead, dozens injured

A fire in the "Qaysaria Dabbagh" market in Fez's old city on June 5 resulted in six deaths and 37 injuries from burns and suffocation.

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Novo Nordisk faces another fire

A major fire has broken out at a building at the head quarters of Danish pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk

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Residential buildings catch fire following Russian strikes in Kharkiv

Residential buildings and houses were hit by Russian missiles in the city of Kharkiv, igniting fires and injuring two people, early Friday, according to local officials.

Greece

Attica wildfire officials to face retrial

Twenty defendants in the 2018 Attica wildfires case will face retrial, after last month's controversial ruling, which saw only six people convicted over their roles in the disaster.