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Thousands of firefighters tackle deadly blazes in Portugal

Portugal is on high alert because of the fires, which have killed at least four and left scores injured.

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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.

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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.

Climate

Greece is not doing enough to prevent wildfires, says WWF expert

Greece is one of the countries worst affected by global warming.

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Climate

Extreme wildfires are ramping up in these countries as climate warms

The 2024 wildfire season has already begun in Europe as the season starts earlier and lasts longer.

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Wildfire season is upon us: Here's what the EU is putting in place

Following a devastating summer of fires across Europe last year, the EU has upped its resources to prevent widespread damage in 2024.

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Why are Portuguese children taking 32 European countries to court?

One of their lawyers says there have been “extremely positive” signals from the court so far, ahead of the hearing next month.

Earth News

Tenerife wildfire was started deliberately, police say

The fires are still blazing but local authorities hope the worst is now over.

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Hundreds of firefighters tackle wildfire in Portugal

Villages evacuated as attempts are made to bring days-old fires under control

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Slovenian flood damage 'unimaginable' says country's PM

The damage caused by catastrophic floods in Slovenia have been described as 'unimaginable' by the country's PM

Travel News

All the countries where wildfires are raging in Europe

Blazes have broken out in several areas that are popular tourist hotspots.

Climate

These European countries face the biggest threat from climate change

From floods to fire, climate change can wreak havoc on our homes. This insurance company has mapped out where’s most at risk.

Portugal

Eleven acquitted of negligence over deadly 2017 wildfires in Portugal

At least 66 people died and 44 others were injured near the town of Pedrógão in June 2017.

Europe News

EU wildfires burned an area nearly three times the size of Luxembourg

It's the biggest amount at this stage of the year since records began.

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.

Portugal

Hundreds of firefighters battle huge forest fire near Lisbon

Local residents, including 30 people from a retirement home, had to be evacuated to safety as the fire approached.

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London firefighters 'busiest since WWII' as Europe heatwave continues

The extreme temperatures across the continent have sparked fires, forced people to be evacuated from their homes and caused medical emergencies for vulnerable people.

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Wildfires rage across France, Portugal and Spain amid heatwave

Authorities in Croatia and Turkey have also had to evacuate citizens amid forest fires and scorching temperatures.

Portugal

More than 30 people injured as wildfires rage across central Portugal

Authorities said that 3,000 firefighters and 30 aircraft were battling active blazes.