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Scotland seeks military aid as Cairngorms wildfire rages for eleventh day

Scotland seeks military aid as Cairngorms wildfire rages for eleventh day

Scotland has requested military assistance from Westminster as a massive wildfire burning through the Cairngorms National Park enters its eleventh day.

Politics ·27 Jul 2026, 03:03 ·Clara West 4 min read
France evacuates over 20,000 as fast‑moving wildfire nears Bordeaux

France evacuates over 20,000 as fast‑moving wildfire nears Bordeaux

A large forest fire near Bordeaux forced over 20,000 people to evacuate as firefighters worked to contain the blaze amid strong winds and high temperatures. No casualties have been reported following the fire, which officials believe may have been started by a machine.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 04:41 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Gwynedd wildfire burns 2,000 acres as aerial support delayed until next week

Gwynedd wildfire burns 2,000 acres as aerial support delayed until next week

Emergency services are battling a 2,000-acre wildfire in the Rhinogydd mountains as aerial water-bombing support remains unavailable until next week. Local farmers are assisting crews while officials monitor the impact on this protected conservation area.

Weather ·16 Jul 2026, 20:35 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Fontainebleau forest wildfire prompts 900 evacuations near Paris

Fontainebleau forest wildfire prompts 900 evacuations near Paris

Over 800 hectares of the historic Fontainebleau forest have burned as French authorities deploy aerial support to contain the blaze and investigate its origin.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 16:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
North Wales declares major incident as UK wildfire risk hits exceptional

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.

Weather ·13 Jul 2026, 09:04 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Spain wildfire in Almeria kills 11 people with 19 still missing

Spain wildfire in Almeria kills 11 people with 19 still missing

Emergency crews are battling a deadly wildfire in Andalusia that has forced the evacuation of 1,000 residents amid a severe regional heatwave. Authorities continue to search for 19 missing individuals following the incident near Bédar.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 11:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe

Twelve die in wildfire in Spain as heatwave continues in southern Europe

A wildfire in Andalusia has claimed twelve lives and forced the evacuation of 1,000 residents amid an intense regional heatwave.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 08:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read