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Firefighters search for survivors in Kyiv

Multiple explosions hit central Kyiv on Monday, October 17, for the second time in a week, killing at least four people, including a pregnant woman, and damaging residential buildings, officials said.

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Scientists create AI helmet to turn firefighters into ‘superheroes’

The smart helmet could help firefighters navigate smoke-filled environments.

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France: 400 hectares burned in Saumos as firefighters battle to control blaze

French firefighters are battling a fire that has spread through at least 400 hectares of vegetation and forest in Saumos, Gironde and has forced residents to evacuate from their homes.

France

New wildfires rage in southwestern France amid record temperatures

The town of Saumos has been evacuated while around 1,000 hectares of land have been destroyed.

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Firefighters search ruins after Sloviansk strike

Firefighters in Sloviansk dug deep into the still-smouldering rubble of an apartment building looking for potential victims.

France

France charges two volunteer firefighters with arson over wildfires

Over the past week, France has accused two of its volunteer firefighters of arson.

Russia

Region near Moscow declares state of emergency over forest fires

Smoke from the blazes in the Ryazan region reached Moscow last week.

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Portuguese park fire under control but new heat wave expected

High temperatures, strong winds and severe drought helped fuel Portugal's biggest fire of the summer

Spain

Firefighters and train passengers hurt in Valencia region wildfires

Three firefighters were injured on Wednesday north of Valencia city, the day after a train driver took evasive action to avoid the flames. 10 passengers were hurt in the panic.

Spain

Smell of Portugal's forest fires reaches Madrid 400 kilometres away

The Spanish capital's emergency services received hundreds of calls about the smell of burning, while a satellite image shows a column of smoke spreading from Portugal.

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Firefighters douse the flames after an explosion in Yerevan

A strong explosion at a fireworks storage area tore through a popular market in Armenia's capital on Sunday, killing at least one person, injuring 36 others and setting off a large fire.

France

European firefighters join forces to fight French wildfires

Firefighters from across Europe have teamed up with their French counterparts to help battle several wildfires, including in the south-west of the country.

France

Thousands evacuated in southern France due to new wildfires

One blaze was reportedly started by a metal piece of tractor machinery.

Cuba

Firefighters missing and 120 hurt in Cuban oil facility blast and fire

The government said it had asked for help from international experts in “friendly countries” with experience in the oil sector, following the blast in Matanzas.

Climate

Burnout: Firefighters look back on July's 'gamechanging' heatwave

Firefighters in the UK are training with their counterparts in southern Europe to learn how to tackle fires in a heating climate.

USA

Pennsylvania blaze kills fireman's 10 relatives including 3 children

Volunteer firefighter Harold Baker said the 10 victims included his son, daughter, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, three grandchildren and two other relatives.

World News

Probing the causes of wildfires in France

This year, France had its driest July on record and wildfires have been rampant in the south of the country.

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Portugal: Forest fire breaks out north of Lisbon

Portugal battled major forest fires over the weekend as temperatures rose sharply.

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Fires ongoing in Czech Republic's Bohemia Switzerland National Park

Wildfires in the Czech Republic's Switzerland National Park are ongoing and have burnt almost 1100 hectares, but firefighters are optimistic as they start to bring them under control.

Eco-Innovation

This new tech could bolster Europe’s force of firefighting aircraft

Dropping large amounts of water on wildfires from the air can stop blazes from spreading.