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Spain, Portugal, and Greece battle wildfires as heatwave is expected to last for days

Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, and Greece continue to battle wildfires amid persistent hot, dry conditions

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

‘Extremely worrying’ situation in Spain as 14 major wildfires rage

The 12-day heatwave and southerly winds are worsening the crisis

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

Prosecutors examine arson link to France’s worst wildfire in 50 years

A wildfire in southwest France that burned 16,000 hectares last week – the country’s worst in at least 50 years – is under control but will not be fully extinguished for several weeks. Investigators say it may have been started deliberately.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 14, 2025

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As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

Republican lawmakers are blaming Canada for not preventing and containing wildfires, whose smoke has fouled the air in several states this year

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Democrats demand answers on cuts to firefighters during critical fire season

House Democrat Robert Garcia presses USDA head Brooke Rollins on how administration is protecting Americans

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2025

Spain Suffers Third Wildfire Death, Greece Beats Back Flames

Spain on Thursday mourned its third wildfire death this week and Greece began beating back a blaze threatening its third-largest city Patras as an unrelenting heatwave stoked tinderbox conditions in southern Europe.

International Business Times · Aug 14, 2025

2025 on track to beat UK record for wildfires, warn firefighters

Professional body says firefighters ‘pushed to brink’ by climate crisis-fuelled blazes, as wildfire in North Yorkshire continues to burn

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2025

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Our favourite holiday hotspots have been hit by wildfires — will it impact your travel plans?

If you have plans to visit one of Europe’s popular holiday destinations this summer, there’s a chance your trip may derailed. Here’s what you need to know

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2025

Wildfires in Madrid burn 26 horses to death as record-breaking heatwave sweeps across Europe

A 55-year-old man reportedly died trying to save the horses

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Spain wildfires are ‘clear warning’ of climate emergency, minister says

Environment minister says blazes, in which two people have died, are proof of country’s vulnerability to global heating

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025

Thousands Battle Greece Fires As Heatwave Bakes Europe

Greece on Wednesday battled to contain more than 20 wildfires including one menacing its third-largest city Patras as a heatwave stoked blazes and forced the evacuation of thousands in southern Europe.

International Business Times · Aug 13, 2025

Wildfires scorch Greece as heatwave grips parts of Europe

Nearly 5,000 firefighters assisted by 33 aircraft deployed in Greece as flames stoked by winds and hot, dry conditions.

Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025

How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?

The conditions for ferocious fires are expected to worsen as the planet heats up, putting more people at risk

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025

Three wildfires break out in 24 hours in London amid scorching temperatures

Dozens of firefighters had rushed to Wanstead Flats on Monday before more fires broke out on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2025

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Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2025

Wildfires in Europe kill three people as thousands forced to flee

A victim in Spain suffers serious burns, while the others were killed while fighting fires in Spain and Montenegro.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2025

Firefighters battle gorse fire at Arthur's Seat for third day

FIREFIGHTERS are on the scene at Arthur's Seat for a third day, with still no indication of the cause of the fire

The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2025

Colorado deploys more than 1,000 firefighters to battle two huge blazes

Lee fire is one of largest blazes in state history after burning 130,000 acres, while Elk fire surpassed 14,000 acres

The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2025

Canada wildfire season already second worst on record as experts warn of ‘new reality’

More than 470 Canadian fires classified as ‘out of control’ as scientists say climate change exacerbating the burning

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Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

Wildfire breaks out as latest heatwave hits capital

A wildfire has broken out in northeast London as the capital grapples with its fourth heatwave of the summer.

International Business Times · Aug 11, 2025

Child Dies In Italy As European Heatwave Sets Records And Sparks Wildfires

A young boy died of heatstroke in Italy while wildfires threatened a UNESCO site in Spain and French cites saw record temperatures, as a heatwave baked Europe on Monday.

Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2025

Wildfires blaze through parts of Europe as heatwave hits

Fires threaten a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain as temperatures hit new records.

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2025

Two girls arrested after historic hotel destroyed in suspected arson attack

Police say no one was hurt in the blaze at the disused Raven Hotel, which was given listed status in the 1950s.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2025

Southern Europe swelters under deadly heatwave as temperatures pass 40C

Four-year-old boy dies of heatstroke in Italy as scientists warn of ‘molotov cocktail’ of climatic conditions

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2025

'New normal': Climate campaigners sound alarm over Arthur's Seat blaze

CLIMATE campaigners have warned that wildfires – like a blaze which tore through gorse on Arthur’s Seat at the weekend – will become the…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025

Wildfires close Mount Vesuvius trails while fierce blazes continue in France

French officials says heatwave in southern Europe complicates efforts to contain biggest wildfire since 1949

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