emergency services
Wildfires grip Europe as heat dries forests, strains firefighters
Intense heat waves and tinder-dry conditions have sparked severe wildfires across multiple European countries, forcing urgent evacuations and straining emergency services.
France firefighters contain 42,000-hectare megafire near Bordeaux
Exhausted emergency crews have contained a catastrophic 42,000-hectare megafire near Bordeaux that forced the evacuation of 200,000 people.
North Wales declares major incident as UK wildfire risk hits exceptional
Emergency services have evacuated approximately 60 residents near Conwy Mountain as extreme heat triggers nationwide wildfire risks and resource strain.
Spain wildfire kills 11, four British among dead as heatwave rages
A wildfire near Bédar in Almería has led to 11 deaths, the evacuation of approximately 1,000 residents, and the closure of major local motorways.
Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, winds and flooding across UK
Storm Chandra has triggered a major incident in Somerset and caused widespread disruption across the UK. Emergency services are urging caution as saturated ground increases the risk of further flooding.