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Why the EU is betting on prevention in its new wildfire strategy

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Earth News

'Explosive cocktail': El Niño raises fears of summer wildfires in Portugal

The European Commission has confirmed that El Niño is almost certain this year, which could affect Europe. Speaking to Euronews, climatologist Carlos da Camara warns of a possible heatwave and major wildfires in Portugal.

Earth News

Portugal racing to prevent ‘a terrible summer’ of wildfires

The public are being asked to 'do their part' by clearing tinder from around their homes.

Europe News

Portugal tests fire response in European exercise with 700 operatives

With the arrival of hot weather and the increased risk of fires, more than 700 operatives from six European countries took part in an exercise in Viseu that simulated a large rural fire.

Europe in Motion

Where are Europe's forests growing fastest?

Portugal's forests are growing faster than those of any other country, but this surge comes at a massive environmental cost. How is the country trying to reverse course?

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Climate

Wildfires becoming more frequent and costly, study finds

A new study looks at trends in global wildfire frequency and damage costs.

Europe in Motion

2025 wildfires: Which EU countries suffered the most?

As summer draws to a close, EU data shows the astonishing scale of wildfire destruction across the continent in 2025.

EuroVerify

Do immigrants receive more than firefighters in Portugal?

Social media posts allege that immigrants receive more in benefits than firefighters do in wages, following a summer of unprecedented wildfires in Portugal.

Earth News

14-year-old boy confesses to starting several fires in Portugal

Police say the boy said he was frustrated because of poor results in school and faced difficulties in socialising with his peers.

Earth News

Data shows Europe facing its worst wildfire season in decades

Spain's civil-protection chief warned that the fires continue to pose a direct threat to populated areas, while Defence Minister Margarita Robles described "airborne action" as difficult because of thick smoke.

Spain

Fires continue in norhwestern Spain despite end of heatwave

The Spanish government will declare the areas affected by the deadly wildfires that have ravaged much of its northern Galicia province as disaster zones.

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More than 172,000 hectares burned as Portugal fights multiple blazes

Portugal faced five active wildfires on Monday, most of them in the central region, as strong winds complicated efforts to bring the blazes under control.

World News

Thousands of firefighters battle blazes in Spain and Portugal

A heatwave is continuing to affect the Iberian Peninsula. Thousands of firefighters have been deployed to battle ongoing blazes and towns have been evacuated. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited affected regions to meet with the heads of emergency teams.

World News

Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe

Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey continue to battle wildfires that have raged on for weeks. Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist, challenging efforts to contain the blazes.

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Wildfires rage as crews battle blazes in northern and central Portugal

Thousands of firefighters in Portugal battled to contain multiple wildfires on Thursday as blazes threatened northern and central regions after weeks of intense heat across southern Europe.

World News

Wildfire across Europe kill at least three and cause widespread damage

Wildfires in Greece, Albania, Spain, Portugal and Italy have caused widespread damage. At least two people have been killed and thousands face evacuation.

Earth News

Thousands of firefighters combat three major fires in Portugal

A fire in the municipality of Trancoso has threatened to engulf homes as Portugal struggles to contain a worsening wildfire season.