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Volunteer firefighters helped contain a blaze on the Halkidiki peninsula in northern Greece on Thursday. 13 August, 2026.

Video. 'Wall of fire' forces sea evacuation as European wildfires continue

Updated: 14/08/2026 - 9:27 GMT+2

As blazes strain fire services from the Mediterranean to the Midlands in the UK, questions are being asked about Europe's ability to deal with continued heatwaves.

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