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Floods hit Romania as wildfires rage in Turkey and Albania

In Turkey, three volunteer firefighters were killed when their vehicle overturned near Bursa, and at least 17 people have died in fires since late June.

Cyprus

Extent of damage from Cyprus wildfires clearer, officials say

Mourning for an elderly couple who were killed as the gird operator works to restore electricity in affected areas.

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Shifting winds trap fire crews in deadly wildfire in Turkey

Ten people, including volunteers, were killed while battling wildfires in Turkey’s Eskisehir province on Wednesday.

Climate

Study: Social media boosts climate conspiracies over emergency alerts

The study says the influence of high-profile conspiracy theorists during climate disasters is drowning out emergency response efforts.

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Cyprus

Crews in Cyprus battle huge wildfires, villages forced to evacuate

Wednesday's fires broke out on the first day of a heatwave in Cyprus with forecasters expecting temperatures on Thursday to hit 45 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day of the year.

Indonesia

Indonesian police arrest 44 people suspected of starting forest fires

The fires are often started illegally by plantation owners or traditional farmers to clear land for planting, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency said in a statement.

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Wildfire near Madrid sends smoke over capital and forces evacuations

A wildfire broke out near the town of Méntrida in central Spain on Thursday, spreading rapidly and sending a thick cloud of smoke over the capital, Madrid.

Earth News

Is climate change fuelling Europe’s early, extreme wildfire season?

A ‘perfect storm’ of heatwaves, drought and poor forest management has burnt 232,000 hectares of European land so far this year, experts warn.

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Overnight firefighting efforts contain fires in Greece

Wildfires that ignited on Wednesday near Asprochori in Oropos, close to Athens, and on the island of Thassos are now largely under control, authorities said.

Climate

Is Europe’s whiplash weather the new normal for summer?

The Balkans have been pounded by storms, while wildfires broke out in Türkiye, Greece, Spain and France in the last week.

Travel News

Marseille flights still disrupted as wildfires rage in south of France

Marseille Airport was temporarily closed on Tuesday as wildfires raced towards the city.

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Wildfire near Marseille injures 110 and grounds flights

A wildfire that surged towards Marseille, injuring 110 people and halting air and rail traffic, was pushed back overnight but remained active on Wednesday, according to officials.

Europe News

More than 100 injured as wildfire rages near Marseille

A wildfire reached the edge of France's second largest city of Marseille. Strong winds have fanned the flames, causing it to move exceptionally fast. Scores have been injured and hundreds evacuated.

Europe News

Syria appeals to EU for help battling massive wildfires in Latakia

The fires, which started last week, have proven difficult to bring under control despite reinforcements from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon that came to the country to help Syrian teams fight the blaze.

Europe News

Heatwave causes excess deaths in Portugal as fires rage across Europe

In late June, mainland Portugal recorded its hottest ever temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius.

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Spain heatwave fuels raging wildfire in Catalan national park

A fast-moving wildfire in Catalonia has scorched more than 8,000 hectares in just 24 hours, as Europe's record-breaking heatwave continues to intensify.

Europe News

Firefighters battle wildfires in Germany, Greece and Turkey

Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of heatwaves in Europe to climate change, warning that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common.

Europe News

Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey

According to a 2024 report by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent with the fastest-rising temperatures on Earth, having warmed twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s.

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Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations

Greek firefighters battled fierce wildfires on Thursday as flames near Athens and on the island of Crete forced thousands to flee their homes and holiday resorts.

Greece

Firefighters race to contain wildfires burning in Greece and Turkey

Greek authorities ordered precautionary evacuations due to a wildfire near the port of Rafina, about 30 kilometres east of Athens.