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A wildfire approaches a beach on the Adriatic coast near Omis, southern Croatia, early Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.

Video. Wildfires devastate Europe as thousands forced to flee homes

Updated: 15/08/2026 - 16:36 GMT+2

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday afternoon that Europe was on "high wildfire alert" and that there was increasing pressure on Eastern European nations.

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