Wildfires
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.
Wildfires in France and Spain force more than 200,000 people to evacuate
Massive wildfires in France and Spain have forced more than 200,000 people to evacuate as emergency services battle unprecedented blazes near Bordeaux and Madrid.
Wildfires: More than 200,000 people flee or lock down as blazes sweep France and Spain
Fast-moving wildfires driven by extreme heat and drought have forced over 200,000 people to evacuate or lock down across France and Spain.
Blazes merge outside Madrid as tens of thousands flee fires in France
France and Spain have declared emergency measures as uncontrollable wildfires force mass evacuations across tourist hotspots and residential areas. Authorities are now calling for international aid to combat the rapidly spreading blazes.
Spain declares national emergency as wildfires force mass evacuations
Spain has invoked national emergency powers to manage escalating wildfires as major evacuations also take place along France's Atlantic coast. These measures follow a series of summer heatwaves that have caused record-breaking fire damage across Europe.
France recorded 5,764 excess deaths during its historic June heat wave
France’s public-health agency confirmed a 36% rise in mortality during a late-June heat wave that surpassed the toll of the previous summer. Officials are now calling for stronger heat-risk strategies as extreme temperatures impact the nation.
Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfire smoke in US cities
President Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian exports, citing 'willful negligence' regarding wildfire smoke affecting US air quality. Canadian officials rejected the accusations, noting the shared nature of the climate crisis and highlighting Canada's history of disaster aid.
Western Europe records hottest June as wildfires and heatwaves intensify
Western Europe has officially recorded its hottest June on record, triggering red extreme heat warnings and widespread disruption across the UK.
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Spain and Greece as authorities warn of toxic smoke
Emergency crews are battling significant wildfires in Greece, Portugal, and Spain. Teams are working to contain spreading flames amidst strong winds.