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Hundreds evacuated as forest fire rages in east Spain

Hundreds of people were evacuated as a major forest fire raged in Spain's eastern Castellón region.

France

Vegetation fire destroys hectares near French town Mouriès

In France's first major fire of the year, a blaze scorched about 130 hectares of land in the south of the country.

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Watch: Ukrainian firefighters put out blaze at industrial supermarket

In Kherson, firefighters extinguish the flames on the site of what used to be the "biggest industrial supermarket in southern Ukraine," now burnt to the ground following a series of fresh strikes on the city.

United Kingdom

Largest wave of industrial action in decade expected in UK

Half a million workers expected to walk out in strikes across the UK, making it the largest wave of industrial action in more than 10 years

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France

French interior minister visits scene of fire tragedy

France's Minister for the Interior says the death toll from an apartment block fire in Lyon could have been higher but for the heroism of firefighters

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Brazilian firefighters rescue people from rooftops after flooding

Brazilian firefighters rescue stranded people from rooftops after heavy rain has caused rivers to breach their banks.

France

One person confirmed dead in France building collapse

A man's early warning saved further lives after a four-story building collapsed in the French city of Lille on Saturday morning.

Turkey

Eight children among Syrian refugees killed in Turkey house fire

Investigators believe the blaze was caused by a stove heater.

Russia

At least 13 dead after 'drunken man' fires 'flare gun' in Russian bar

Authorities said the flare gun was fired at the dancefloor during the early hours of Saturday morning.

Italy

Search on for two pilots after firefighting plane crashes in Sicily

Italian authorities say the aircraft had been tackling a forest fire near Mount Etna on Thursday.

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Firefighters continue battling fire on Mount Kilimanjaro

A wildfire that officials thought was under control on Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, has reignited, according to Tanzanian officials

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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.