Mapped: The parts of London facing ‘exceptional’ wildfires threat this week as temperatures spike An interactive map shows the exact areas where any wildfires are expected to be most severe in London Evening Standard · Jul 28
Europe is on fire - will the continent’s climate change deniers finally wake up? IN FOCUS: Experts warn that time is running out to reverse the impact of climate change with countries across the world weakening climate commitments, Maira Butt reports The Independent UK · Jul 28
Firefighters on the offensive in France and Spain LEGE-CAP-FERRET, France - Firefighters in France and Spain rushed to contain the worst wildfires in living memory on Tuesday, seizing crucial hours before the arrival of another wave brings scorching temperatures. Bangkok Post · Jul 28
'Most severe since World War II': Macron as France's wildfires rage across thousands of hectares France faces its worst situation since World War II due to fierce wildfires. Thousands of firefighters and military personnel are battling the massive blaze in Gironde. This devastating fire has already consumed vast hectares and forced many evacuations across the nation. The situation remains precarious as fire clouds generate dry… The Times of India · Jul 28
‘Ash fell from the sky’: Tourists describe fleeing ‘apocalyptic’ wildfires in France Hundreds of thousands of residents and holidaymakers in France and Spain have been forced to evacuate The Guardian - UK · Jul 28
France Wildfire Crisis Deepens as 42,000 Hectares Burn Near Bordeaux and Two Firefighters Die France faces its worst wildfire season on record, with two firefighters killed and 42,000 hectares burned in Gironde. The crisis has forced mass evacuations and strained emergency services. International Business Times UK · Jul 28
France and Spain race to control wildfires as fresh heatwave hits, as UN warns ‘the climate alarm is blaring’ – as it happened Spanish prime minister also says the fires serve as a reminder to plan for the ‘worsening’ climate emergency The Guardian - AU · Jul 28
Spain Wildfires Trigger National Emergency as UK Holidaymakers Risk Losing Money if They Cancel Trips The latest travel advice for Spain amid the 2026 wildfires. Learn about the national emergency, affected areas, and your rights regarding holiday cancellations and refunds. International Business Times UK · Jul 28
Europe wildfires latest: France warns ‘intense’ heatwave will peak today as thousands more evacuated near Bordeaux Spanish authorities say more than 63,000 people have been evacuated from their homes near Madrid The Independent UK · Jul 28
France, Spain race against time as wildfires force 320,000 evacuations Firefighters across France and Spain are battling to contain massive wildfires as soaring temperatures and dry conditions fuel the blazes, with authorities warning that another heatwave expected later this week could hamper firefighting efforts and increase the risk of further spread. The Times of India · Jul 28
France and Spain continue to battle fires as new heatwave looms Authorities warned the return of scorching temperatures this week could fuel the continent's worst fires in living memory, with a massive blaze still threatening Bordeaux even as firefighters began gaining ground elsewhere. France 24 · Jul 28
People evacuating their homes in Bordeaux as French wildfires force 220,000 to flee: ‘The air is unbreathable’ Exclusive: Travellers continue to venture to Bordeaux as wildfire threat lingers The Independent UK · Jul 27
The Guardian view on Europe’s wildfires: politics must catch up with the new reality Editorial: At a time when the quickening pace of global heating has never been clearer, climate policies are being deprioritised The Guardian - UK · Jul 27
Huge wildfires rage in France and Spain as firefighters race against time before next 40C heatwave More than 360,000 people have been evacuated, with major fires burning near Bordeaux and Madrid, torching tens of thousands of hectares The Independent UK · Jul 27
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27 France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins Coming days are ‘absolutely critical’ for firefighters before temperatures rise again this week, officials say
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27 ‘It felt like being in a disaster movie’: uncertainty after evacuation from France’s Gironde wildfire Residents describe their fear as they were forced to leave their homes because of the ‘extremely intense’ blaze
France 24 · Jul 27 Wildfires: The ominous 'fire clouds' or 'pyrocumulonimbus' seen in France for the first time French firefighters are grappling for the first time with immense fire clouds, known as pyrocumulonimbus clouds, created by extreme wildfires, as they struggle to bring a forest inferno in southwest France under control. French wildfire researcher Jean-Baptiste Filippi says the phenomenon is yet another consequence of human-related climate change.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27 Swathes of Cairngorms unrecognisable after 12 days of ‘cataclysmic’ wildfires With large areas still burning, damage from national park’s worst blaze could take decades, if not longer, to put right
International Business Times · Jul 27 Wildfires Are Out Of Control In France And Spain. Hundreds Of Thousands Are Fleeing Wildfires in the south of France and Spain have forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 27 Macron rallies government response as wildfires ravage south-west France French President Emmanuel Macron convened ministers on Monday before heading to south-west France, where wildfires have displaced hundreds of thousands and a new heatwave threatens to reignite the flames.
France 24 · Jul 27 'I spent the night coughing': Wildfire smoke leaves Bordeaux residents struggling to breathe A dense blanket of smoke has hung over Bordeaux since last Friday as a massive wildfire burns its way through southwestern France. As the flames creep closer to the city, FRANCE 24 met residents stunned by the scale of the disaster and fearful of what comes next.
Bangkok Post · Jul 27 Spain races to contain blazes before new heatwave NAVALUENGA (SPAIN) - Spain has two crucial days in front of it to bring wildfires under control before weather conditions worsen, authorities said Monday, as Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on citizens to "exercise extreme caution" ahead of a new heatwave.
International Business Times UK · Jul 27 Macron Scrambles Into Action as Raging Wildfires Threaten Bordeaux Macron calls a crisis meeting as raging Bordeaux wildfires close in on 850,000 residents, with flames just 15km away and another heatwave threatening to fuel the crisis.
The Independent UK · Jul 27 French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its towering smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Europe wildfires: Photos show huge areas of Spain and France destroyed as rare fire cloud looms The fires have displaced more than 300,000 people and burned hundreds of thousands of acres of lands