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Meet the brothers in Germany keeping the ancient tradition of charcoal burning alive

The Feldmer brothers are making charcoal in the traditional way of the Harz Mountains

The Independent UK

What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe?

Severe wildfires can generate their own unique weather systems. One of the most striking examples of this are dangerous pyrocumulonimbus, or pyroCB, clouds

The Guardian - AU

France Mobilises Military as 250,000 Flee Wildfires Spreading Across Spain and France

Wildfires driven by extreme heat and strong winds threaten Bordeaux and Spain, leading to mass evacuations and international firefighting support.

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Bordeaux under threat as France and Spain battle 'unprecedented' wildfires

The fire in southwest France was about 15 kilometres away from Bordeaux on Sunday, as authorities in France and Spain battled wildfires that have forced roughly 300,000 people from their homes across both countries. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the situation in Bordeaux as "unprecedented", while Spain's Avila region suffered…

France 24

UK Government offers military support to battle Cairngorms wildfire

The Scottish Government said the MoD could not provide the support it asked for but has offered alternative help.

Evening Standard

‘I smell like I’ve been in a barbecue’: Bordeaux resident explains what life in city is like as wildfire edges closer

Skies filled with smoke and the smell of fumes fill the city of Bordeaux as residents struggle to sleep and breathe amid raging wildfires

The Independent UK

The week in pictures: Wildfires rage in Europe, youth protests rock India and UK names new PM

Unprecedented wildfires swept across France and Spain, youth-led protests in India forced the country's education minister to resign and Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom's new prime minister. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

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Dramatic video shows wildfires raging in east London as flames destroy 10 acres of grassland

Dramatic video showed flames tearing through the grassland at Ingebourne Hill, in Rainham

Evening Standard

Pedro Sánchez says Spain is suffering effects of climate crisis as firefighters battle wildfires in France

Blazes near Madrid coming under control but efforts to contain huge fire near Bordeaux hampered by windy conditions while another heatwave forecast

The Guardian - UK

Wildfires overwhelm exhausted firefighters in France and Spain

BORDEAUX, France - Fire crews in France and Spain battling unchecked wildfires that have forced more than 300,000 people to flee were overwhelmed by the task on Sunday as the unpredictable blazes continued to spread.

Bangkok Post

Firefighters in France and Spain struggle to contain 'monster' wildfires

Firefighters battled throughout the night and into Monday morning to tackle "monster" wildfires in France and Spain as authorities warned of a fresh heatwave set to hit already drought-stricken areas in coming days. French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a crisis cabinet meeting to discuss the emergency on Monday morning.

France 24

Fires in Europe: latest developments

PARIS (FRANCE) - Here are the main developments related to the wildfires raging in Spain and France on Sunday:

Bangkok Post

Residents return home as Cairngorms fire no longer ‘immediate threat’

Police Scotland has lifted the major incident declaration after the fire was brought under control.

Evening Standard

Arsonist, 44, faces decades in prison after being convicted of starting one of California’s worst-ever wildfires

Witnesses testified that Ronnie Stout revved his engine until the car caught fire, then pushed it into a ravine, sparking flames in dry vegetation

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Firefighter becomes fourth to die in blaze near Colorado-Utah border as wildfires continue to burn

Three firefighters died at the scene of the Knowles fire

Evening Standard

Highlands residents 'angry, upset and frustrated' at evacuation order as wildfire rages over 10 days

Residents near Cairngorms say they were calling for an emergency incident ‘for over a week’ before it was declared

The Independent UK

More than 280,000 people forced to flee as devastating wildfires rip through Spain and France

Spain has declared a national emergency and France has drafted in the army as firefighters struggle to contain the infernos

Bangkok Post

Spain fights to 'save lives' as wildfires rage near Madrid

MADRID - Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Saturday firefighters were working to "save lives" in the wildfires raging west of Madrid, warning of a "complex" struggle with high winds expected.

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The Guardian - UK

More than 250,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain

Hundreds of firefighters battle blazes as strong winds drive fires towards Bordeaux and smoke prompts health warnings in Madrid

Bangkok Post

Thousands shelter from devastating fires in Bordeaux

BORDEAUX, France - Amid rows of camp beds and stacks of food supplies at a makeshift shelter in Bordeaux, thousands of tourists and locals try to regain their composure after fleeing wildfires sweeping through southwest France.

The Independent UK

Mapped: Devastating wildfires hit Greece after EU warns ‘whole continent’ at risk

Greece’s PM has warned there are ‘difficult days ahead’ after three firefighters were killed

Evening Standard

Do not cancel holidays, urges French minister as wildfires ravage Europe

Huge forest fires have forced the evacuation of more than 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain

Evening Standard

Residents staying put in village near Cairngorms wildfire criticise response

One couple said the Scottish Government response was like ‘closing the door now that the horse has bolted’.

The Guardian - UK

Evacuated villagers in Cairngorms allowed home after wildfire threat lifts

Scottish first minister thanks Nethy Bridge residents and aid workers after earlier requesting UK military aid to fight 10-day fire

The Independent UK

Bordeaux wildfires: Do not cancel travel plans over fires, urges French minister despite major evacuations

Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain

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