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Wildfires sweep through California's wine region

Fire fighters struggle to control wildfires in northern California as thousands are forced to evacuate

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Villagers forced to evacuate in Portugal as large fires rage

Two large fires are still active in mainland Portugal in Pampilhosa da Serra and Arganil forcing the evacuation of six villages.

Portugal

Fresh fires in Portugal amid unusually high temperatures

Hundreds of firefighters tackle blazes in Portugal.

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Fires cause closure of roads in Oregon

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California ravaged by wildfires

50 people have had a lucky escape after being trapped by a wildfire in California.

USA

Los Angeles inferno cools

A smattering of rain and easing temperatures have helped more than a thousand firefighters battling the largest wildfire in the history of the city of Angels

Portugal

European commission to provide €45 million to tackle Portugal forest fires

The European Commission are to provide €45 million to help Portugal deal with the aftermath of forest fires sweeping across the center of the country.

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Thousands of firefighters battle central Portugal wildfires

Fast-moving wildfires continue to strain emergency responders in parts of central Portugal.

Brazil

Wild puma found sheltering in an office in Brazil

Office workers in Brazil call in the fire brigade after finding a wild puma sheltering under a desk in their office

World News

Tackle the root causes of forest fires, say experts

Italy

Italian firefighters arrested on suspicion of arson

Fifteen volunteer firefighters were today (August 7) arrested in Sicily for allegedly starting fires to earn commission from putting them out.

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Fires destroy over 10 acres of pine forest in Croatia

Firefighters in Croatia have brought a blaze under control after it spread over 10 acres of forest

Canada

Watch: Speedboat uses its power to fight wildfire

France

Thousands evacuated as new wildfires hit south of France

Residents and campers were forced to sleep on beaches near St Tropez seeking refuge from another fire whipped up by strong winds.

World News

Thousands flee as new wildfire hits southern France

Tourists were among those evacuated as the latest blaze raged in the Var region

Portugal

Forest fires hit Portugal again

Some 64 people were killed in June in the deadliest forest fires in Portugal's recent history.

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Firefighters battle to contain Montenegro wildfire

Firefighters in Montenegro battled to contain wildfires which posed threats to coastal towns on Tuesday, July 18.

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Firefighters battle to control forest blazes in Portugal

Canada

Tens of thousands of people evacuated as wildfires continue to sweep across British Columbia

39,000 people have been evacuated and military aircraft deployed as wildfires spread across British Columbia.

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Croatia battles forest fires