Wildfires
UK issues emergency wildfire alert to millions amid devastating heatwave
The government issued its most extensive emergency mobile alert to date as a severe heatwave sparked destructive wildfires across England and Wales.
UK government sends emergency wildfire alert to millions amid tinderbox warning
Millions in England and Wales received an emergency mobile alert warning of extreme wildfire risks as Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a disposable barbecue ban.
Wembley Holiday Inn evacuated as heatwave triggers widespread fires across UK
Emergency services across the UK are stretched as a severe heatwave triggers widespread wildfires, forcing the evacuation of a 13-storey Wembley hotel and destroying homes in the Midlands.
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.
Andy Burnham visits Devon to consult small businesses on long-term growth plans
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has traveled to Devon to consult small businesses on long-term growth plans as his nationwide tour coincides with severe wildfire disruptions.
England faces extreme heat as temperatures hit 38.1C in hottest day of 2026
England faces severe disruption as temperatures hit 38.1C at Kew Gardens, prompting expanded amber heat warnings, travel delays, and wildfires.
Fire Brigades Union calls for water-bombing aircraft to tackle UK wildfires
The Fire Brigades Union is pressing the government for urgent access to aerial firefighting equipment as extreme heat and drought spark major wildfires.
UK records hottest day of the year as temperatures hit 38.1C in London
Britain and France face severe infrastructure strain, drought conditions, and rising wildfire risks as temperatures reach 38.1C in London.
Southern Water seeks first drought water ban since 2006 amid heatwave
Southern Water has applied for a drought order to bar non-essential business water use amid low reservoirs and a severe European heatwave.
Andy Burnham urges disposable barbecue sales ban amid UK wildfire emergency
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called on retailers to immediately pull disposable barbecues from their shelves as a severe wildfire emergency grips the UK.
Wildfires continue to rage as Europe swelters under extreme heat
Severe wildfires driven by extreme heatwaves continue to ravage regions across Europe, triggering evacuations and straining energy and retail sectors.
Italy puts all 27 major cities on red heat alert as temps hit 40°C
Italy's health ministry has placed all 27 major cities on red heat alert as scorching 40C temperatures sweep across Europe, worsening droughts and wildfires.
Two firefighting helicopters collide in mid-air as Europe’s wildfire emergency rages
Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air during operations against a severe wildfire west of Athens, resulting in two fatalities.
France orders 4,000 extra evacuations as Gironde blaze forces 220,000 out
French authorities have ordered 4,000 additional evacuations along the Gironde peninsula as firefighting crews struggle to contain a historic 42,000-hectare blaze.
EU warns wildfires in France and Spain are pushing resources to the limit
The European Union has warned that historic wildfires scorching France and Spain are pushing emergency response systems to the limit, forcing over 300,000 people to flee their homes.
French firefighters battle massive wildfire approaching Bordeaux
French firefighters are locked in an unprecedented battle against a raging wildfire in the Gironde region as the monster blaze creeps toward Bordeaux, forcing nearly 260,000 evacuations.
Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as blazes force mass evacuations in France
Massive wildfires are advancing toward Bordeaux, triggering mass evacuations and straining emergency services across France and Spain.
France and Spain wildfires force 300,000 to flee homes
Massive wildfires tearing across southwestern Europe have forced over 300,000 people to flee their homes and holiday accommodations.
Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes as summer attacks intensify
Deadly strikes by Ukraine and Russia killed at least 16 people as Kyiv expanded its deep-penetration drone campaign into Russian territory amid intensifying summer attacks.
Tour de France final stage cut short due to wildfires
Wildfires forced race organizers to shorten the final stage of the Tour de France from 133 to 89 kilometers, shifting emergency resources while Tadej Pogačar claimed his fifth title.