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Firefighters Combat Major Wildfire in Southwestern France

More than 1,000 firefighters were struggling Thursday to contain a major wildfire which has burned a large area of pine forest in southwestern France, in a region that was already ravaged by flames last month. Local authorities said more than 68 square kilometers (26 square miles) have burned since Tuesday…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Apocalyptic 'monster' wildfire rips across France as 1,000 firefighters tackle 'ogre'

Two huge fires destroyed more than 20,000 hectares of forests in the same region that forced close to half a million people to flee their homes near Bordeaux, France

Daily Mirror

Five more EU nations to help France combat wildfire

As French officials warned Thursday that flare-ups could cause a massive wildfire to further spread in the country's parched southwest, President Emmanuel Macron tweeted that five more European allies are providing help for firefighters battling eight major wildfires across the country.

France 24

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Firefighters combat major wildfire in southwestern France

More than 1,000 firefighters are struggling to contain a major wildfire that has burned a large area of pine forest in southwestern France in a region that was already ravaged by flames last month

The Independent UK

Londoners warned of ‘exceptional’ wildfire risk across the weekend

Water supplies are being monitored “very closely” as firefighters warn of wildfires risk

Evening Standard

France battles 'monster' wildfire as heatwaves scorch Europe

A "monster" wildfire raged for a third day in southwestern France on Thursday, ravaging forests and forcing 10,000 people to evacuate their homes.

Reuters

Life gradually returns a year after fire chars Sierra Nevada

One year after a wind-whipped wildfire charred a craggy mountainside above Lone Pine, California, signs of life are slowly returning

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Dozens of firefighters tackle huge Gateshead blaze with plumes of smoke seen across Tyneside

Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen from across the River Tyne following a grass fire in Ryton Willows

Chronicle Live

Wildfire warning set at ‘very high’ for next six days in some parts of Scotland

A WILDFIRE warning has been set for the next six days, with the risk being “very high” in some parts of Scotland, the Scottish Fire and Rescue…

The National (Scotland)

Seventy firefighters tackle blaze in Rainham and issue smoke warning

Road closures are in place at the scene, police have said

Evening Standard

Wildfire in southwestern France: 6,000 people evacuated

Firefighters were battling a wildfire in southwestern France on Wednesday in an area known for its pine forests that was ravaged by flames last month

The Independent UK

Abandoned Dublin building goes up in flames with four fire engines rushing to scene

There were major traffic delays in the area today

Dublin Live

Fire crews battle two huge blazes in West Lothian as thick smoke pours into sky

Six fire engines and two specialist appliances are currently at the scene working to control two infernos on the B9080.

Daily Record

'Very high' wildfire warning for Scotland as temperatures to pass heatwave threshold

The warning will start today and last until Monday August 15.

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UPDATE: European firefighters come to France's assistance as 'monster' wildfire rages out of control

Wildfires continue to rage in south-western France this Thursday, with dozens of houses destroyed, over 6,800 hectares of land scortched, forcing the evacuation of at least 10,000 people. Firefighters from across Europe have come to France's assistance as the massive blaze in the wine-growing Gironde region continues to burn out…

Bristol Post

Urgent guidance issued by fire services as raft of blazes hit region

Fires have been reported across the South West region in droves over the past week

Reuters

Wildfires rage in France, thousands evacuated from homes

Wildfires tore through the Gironde region of southwestern France on Wednesday, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of 10,000 residents, some of whom had clambered onto rooftops as the flames got closer.

Liverpool Echo

Huge area of grass and bushes destroyed by blaze

Firefighters worked for hours to put out the flames and dampen down the area

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Daily Record

Fire crews race to Fife field as huge blaze spreads rapidly through crops

Emergency services attended the fire in Pitscottie and Ceres, near Cupar after plummets of smoke were seen billowing across the sky at around 3.10pm.

Liverpool Echo

Thick smoke fills gardens as grass fire spreads near homes

Five fire engines were called to three different roads to tackle the blaze

Tribune News Service

Containment of deadly McKinney fire reaches 55%; more dry weather in forecast

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Containment of the deadly McKinney fire — which has killed four people while razing scores of houses in the Klamath National Forest — continued to grow Tuesday, even as firefighters worked through another round of dry and gusty weather.

Daily Mirror

Terrifying blaze engulfs field amid warnings wildfires are 'national risk' to UK

Fire bosses are urging people to avoid having barbecues as another heatwave hits the UK this week, with temperatures set to soar to 35C on Friday and 36C on Saturday

Glasgow Live

Fire crews battling blaze at electrical substation on outskirts of Glasgow

Crews were alerted to reports of the fire at the substation within the West of Scotland Science Park in Bearsden around midday this afternoon. They remain at the scene.

Radio France Internationale

France evacuates thousands as more wildfires rip through south

More than 3,000 people have been evacuated from wildfires between the French departments of Lozère and Aveyron, with at least 700 hectares of land razed.

Daily Record

Fire engulfs former Scots convent as crews battle early morning blaze

Emergency services remain at the scene of the fire in Dumfries this morning.

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