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Devastating fire wreaks havoc near Los Angeles

A violent fire broke out on Tuesday 7 January in the hills of Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, USA.

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Wildfires in southern Greece continue to rage for third day

Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain the wildfire raging in Greece's Corinthia region, which has killed two people and injured dozens more.

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Greek wildfire kills two people and forces villages to evacuate

The flames were fanned on by strong winds blowing through forests left tinder-dry by a warm spring and hot summer.

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Portugal to use €500 million from European funds for wildfire recovery

Portugal has received authorisation from the European Commission to access €500 million from cohesion funds to help cover the damage caused by the fires.

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Thousands of firefighters battle ongoing blazes in Portugal

Emergency services have reported 90 active incidents in mainland Portugal, with 17 fires currently raging and 60 approaching their end stages.

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WATCH: Firefighters battle hundreds of fires across central Portugal

Portugal is battling over 100 active wildfires, with the most severe in Aveiro.

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More than 5,000 firefighters battle 100 active fires in Portugal

Hot weather has pushed over 50 municipalities across nine mainland districts in Portugal to maximum fire risk, complicating containment efforts and resulting in seven deaths since the weekend.

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Portugal asks EU for assistance as wildfire reaches residential area

Almost 1,600 firefighters have been deployed to fight fires in 20 different areas on Monday, as the country battles with high temperatures and strong winds.

Climate

‘I’ve lost my work’: Deep scars remain after Athens wildfire

‘We can’t just blame politicians’ for Athens wildfire devastation, one local says.

Croatia

Hundreds of Croatian firefighters battle blaze near Split

Many Balkan countries have faced large blazes over the summer period, including Bulgaria, Greece, and North Macedonia.

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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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Water bombers arrive on Portuguese island of Madeira

The aircraft will assist local authorities in combating the fires which have raged on the island for the past week.

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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.

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?

World News

Wildfires continue to burn across Europe as temperatures remain high

The Italian capital and parts of Albania and North Macedonia have seen some of the worst incidents of fires so far this year.

Green News

AI and drones to protect the world’s vulnerable forests

Climate change makes forests more vulnerable to invasive species, with insects, pests and disease pathogens threatening tree growth and survival.

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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.

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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.

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Balkan countries struggle with more wildfires amid latest heatwave

Bulgaria triggered its heatwave Code Red, while North Macedonia asked for international aid.

Greece

Two yacht officers set to remain in custody over Hydra fireworks blaze

Some 3,000 acres of pine forest were destroyed in the blaze overnight on Friday, said to be caused by fireworks shot off a yacht carrying Kazakh oligarchs.