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Protesters call for central government control of wildfires in Spain

Demonstrations continued in Castile and León against the handling of widespread wildfires, with residents demanding stronger action and greater involvement from Spain’s central government.

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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Worst wildfire season in decades burns over 340,000 hectares in Spain

Wildfires raging across Spain have scorched more than 340,000 hectares this year, with officials warning 2025 is already the country’s worst fire season in 30 years.

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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.

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Spain

More troops deployed as Spain aims to intensify firefighting efforts

Spanish firefighters are still battling 12 major and active wildfires in the northwestern Galicia region as much of southern Europe reels from record hot temperatures.

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Spain expands firefighting force as record heat drives wildfires

Spain has announced the deployment of an additional 500 soldiers to combat wildfires that continue to ravage drought-stricken forests during an extended period of extreme summer heat.

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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.

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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 destroy thousands of hectares in Spain

More than 9,000 hectares have been burned in wildfires across Spain’s Ourense province in Galicia, where residents have been evacuated as flames approach homes.

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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.

Europe News

Requests for EU aid to battle wildfires reach entire 2024 tally

Spain made its first-ever request for European assistance to tackle wildfires on Wednesday.

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Animals carried to safety as wildfires sweep Greece

Wildfires raging across southern Europe on Wednesday forced evacuations and animal rescues as flames threatened the Greek port city of Patras after weeks of intense heat.

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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.

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Greece battles multiple wildfires as strong winds spread flames

Firefighters and residents joined forces on Wednesday to tackle fast-spreading wildfires on the outskirts of Patras, Greece’s third largest city, as conditions worsened.

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Deadly wildfire contained after raging near Madrid suburb

At least one person has died after a wildfire swept through scrub and grassland on the outskirts of Tres Cantos, 21 kilometres north of Madrid, late on Monday.

Experiences

How to prepare for a holiday in Europe’s wildfire-prone destinations

Summer blazes are common in Europe, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation.

Climate

What are dry storms? A deadly mix of lightning, wind, and heat

Dry storms are a curious meteorological phenomenon. The sky turns dark and thunders, but it doesn't seem to rain.

United Kingdom

Firefighters battle large gorse fire on Edinburgh hillside

The fire broke out on Arthur's Seat, a large extinct volcano whose sweeping views over Edinburgh make it one of the city's most popular landmarks.

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WATCH: Wildfires threaten villages in Portugal amid extreme heat

Portugal has deployed around 2,000 firefighters to tackle three major wildfires as soaring temperatures and strong winds intensify the country’s fire season.

Spain

Wildfires continue to burn across farmlands in northern Spain

Thousands have been evacuated as massive wildfires continue to grip northern Spain as southern Europe battles a record-breaking heatwave.