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Majority of 12 victims of Spain wildfires believed to be foreigners

Around 500 firefighters, backed by Spain's Military Emergency Unit, battled to contain the flames and search for victims. Around 800 people were evacuated, including nearly 200 to temporary shelters.

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Spain wildfire near Almeria kills 11 and sparks major evacuations

Spain is battling a deadly wildfire in Los Gallardos, near Almeria, where at least 11 people had died by 10 July after flames swept through a semi-arid area near the Sierra de los Filabres.

Europe in Motion

Who in Europe is the most affected by extreme heatwaves?

Europeans are experiencing another record-breaking heatwave, but not everyone is affected equally. Who is the most affected by these extreme climate events on the old continent?

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Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee

A wildfire in Castellon, eastern Spain, forces 500 evacuations as firefighters and aircraft battle flames spreading across the Valencia region.

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Wildfires rage in Portugal and Spain as Greece warns of toxic smoke

The blazes come after a heatwave in June during which thousands of excess deaths were registered and which would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group said.

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Firefighters battle major wildfire in southern France

A major wildfire in France's Aude department burns 900 hectares as aircraft and firefighters battle the blaze and evacuees reach emergency shelters.

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Wildfires rage in southern France, 3,000 people evacuated

The Meteo-France weather agency said a new spell of elevated temperatures would hit the country next week, although they are not expected to be extreme like in June.

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Fast-moving wildfire spreads across southern France

Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire in Aude, southern France, after flames spread from Hérault and burned more than 800 hectares overnight.

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Spain on wildfire alert as active blazes prompt evacuations

Spain has already lost nearly 50,000 hectares to wildfires in 2026, according to European estimates.

Climate

A crisis 'unfolding': Why El Niño won’t just make Europe warmer

This year’s potentially record-breaking El Niño could impact food systems, energy production, economies, ecosystems and human wellbeing.

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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.

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Fast-moving wildfire spreads through Southern California hills

A fast-moving brush fire in Simi Valley, Ventura County, has forced evacuations and damaged homes as it spreads across more than 180 acres in California.

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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.

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France and Germany send firefighters to help battle Dutch blazes

Many of the fires, which broke out on Wednesday and Thursday, were raging in land used for military training, including an artillery range, in the south.

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Monte Faeta fire in Tuscany: 800 hectares burnt, 3,000 evacuated

Fires on Monte Faeta, between Pisa and Lucca, are being fuelled by windy weather conditions.

Climate

‘Urgent action’ demanded as Europe is named fastest warming continent

At least 95% of Europe was hotter than normal in 2025, the latest European State of the Climate report from Copernicus reveals.

Earth News

Meet the 'donkey firefighters' protecting Spain's natural landscapes

Several projects in Doñana, Galicia and Catalonia employ donkeys to clear forests and reduce plant fuel.

Earth News

Only three countries in Europe breathe safe air – new report

India is home to the world's most polluted city, according to IQAir's newly released World Air Quality Report.

Nature

Vibrant wildflowers transform arid southern Spain after heavy rains

While beautiful, the swathes of invasive yellow flowers are an environmental concern.

Climate

Wildfires increasingly likely in several countries at once

The risk of synchronous wildfires is rising - and help won't be as likely to come from neighbouring countries busy with their own flames.