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Wildfires continue to rage as Europe swelters under extreme heat

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.

World ·8 Aug 2026, 02:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Italy puts all 27 major cities on red heat alert as temps hit 40°C

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.

World ·5 Aug 2026, 18:12 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Two firefighting helicopters collide in mid-air as Europe’s wildfire emergency rages

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.

World ·3 Aug 2026, 00:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
France orders 4,000 extra evacuations as Gironde blaze forces 220,000 out

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.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 20:20 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
EU warns wildfires in France and Spain are pushing resources to the limit

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.

World ·27 Jul 2026, 16:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
French firefighters battle massive wildfire approaching Bordeaux

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.

World ·27 Jul 2026, 00:08 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Wildfires threaten Bordeaux as blazes force mass evacuations in France

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.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 23:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
France and Spain wildfires force 300,000 to flee homes

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.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 09:01 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes as summer attacks intensify

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.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 02:03 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Tour de France final stage cut short due to wildfires

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.

Business ·25 Jul 2026, 23:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Wildfires in France and Spain force more than 200,000 people to evacuate

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.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 11:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Wildfires: More than 200,000 people flee or lock down as blazes sweep France and Spain

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.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 10:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Blazes merge outside Madrid as tens of thousands flee fires in France

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.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 21:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Spain declares national emergency as wildfires force mass evacuations

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.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 12:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
France recorded 5,764 excess deaths during its historic June heat wave

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.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 02:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfire smoke in US cities

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.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 03:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Western Europe records hottest June as wildfires and heatwaves intensify

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.

Weather ·9 Jul 2026, 14:32 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Spain and Greece as authorities warn of toxic smoke

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.

World ·5 Jul 2026, 21:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read