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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 · Jul 26

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 · Jul 25

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

The Independent UK · Jul 25

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25

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.

Bangkok Post · Jul 25

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

The Independent UK · Jul 25

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 · Jul 25

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’.

Evening Standard · Jul 25

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 Guardian - UK · Jul 25

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

The Independent UK · Jul 25