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Inside the frantic battle to save France from the flames as the country’s most severe wildfires on record spread

SPECIAL REPORT: Exclusive: The Independent’s James C. Reynolds witnesses the scale of the devastation in Gironde first hand, and speaks to the community that has come together to tackle the crisis

The Independent UK

Wildfires in France: Volunteers put smiles back on evacuees' faces in Bordeaux

More than 1,000 evacuees from the massive wildfires in Gironde have taken shelter in Bordeaux’s exhibition centre, where a small army of volunteers has organised a wide variety of activities to keep them busy and meet their logistical needs. FRANCE 24 reports.

France 24

Animals forced to flee wildfires as habitats face 'decade or longer' to recover

ANIMALS have been forced to flee raging wildfires which swept across the Cairngorms causing damage it could take “decades or longer” to recover…

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Scottish Government urged to create emergency fund for wildfire support

A DEDICATED emergency fund to support communities responding to wildfires and provide urgent relief for businesses should be established by the…

The National (Scotland)

Almost 4,000 people evacuated from tourist sites near Bordeaux as wildfires rage in France and Spain

Return of winds and extreme heat threaten firefighters’ attempts to bring blazes under control

The Guardian - UK

Past fires suggest effects of Europe and North America wildfires may linger for years

Three years after Maui wildfires many still struggle with ‘biological, emotional and social consequences’, study says

The Guardian - US

Trump Wants Canada To Pay For Wildfire Smoke, but Even Republican Senators Aren't Buying It

President Trump's suggestion that Canada should pay for wildfire smoke affecting US cities faces criticism from both parties.

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Firefighters say they've never seen anything like Spain's record blaze

Firefighters combating Spain's biggest wildfire on record say they have never seen a fire of such power

The Independent UK

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

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

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

'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

‘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

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.

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The Guardian - AU

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

International Business Times UK

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.

The Independent UK

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 Times of India

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.

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France 24

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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

‘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

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.

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