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The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

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

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

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

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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

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

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.

Al Jazeera

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

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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

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

The Guardian - US

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.

Evening Standard

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.

International Business Times

Wildfires blaze through parts of Europe as heatwave hits

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

Al Jazeera

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.

Evening Standard

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

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'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

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

Radio France Internationale

'Challenging day' for firefighters battling huge blaze in France

Firefighters have contained a massive wildfire in southern France but local officials warned on Sunday that scorching heat and dry conditions could reignite the blaze, as parts of the Mediterranean region face a heatwave.

International Business Times

'Challenging Day' For Firefighters Battling Huge Blaze In France

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The Independent UK

The Colorado Lee fire has scorched over 88,000 acres. The blaze is so big, it’s creating its own weather system

High winds and dry conditions are fueling the flames of the Lee fire, which is now the sixth-largest in Colorado’s history

AAP

Bears, ice and mud challenge Aussie firies in Canada

Trudging through freezing mud and dodging grizzlies were all in a day's work for an Australian firefighter deployed to battle wildfires in remote Canada.

Radio France Internationale

Firefighters battle blaze near Athens for second day

Hundreds of firefighters battled a deadly wildfire near Athens for a second day Saturday, with strong winds raising fears it could spread.

Al Jazeera

At least one killed as firefighters battle Greece blaze for second day

A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained but not out on Saturday, the fire brigade says.

Space

Is that wildfire smoke plume hazardous? New satellite tech can map smoke plumes in 3D for better air quality alerts at neighborhood scale

For most of the past decade, forecasters have been able to use satellites to track these smoke plumes, but the view was only two-dimensional

The Guardian - US

Rapidly spreading brush fire prompts evacuations for thousands in California

Canyon fire in Ventura county, north of Los Angeles, is 25% contained but still growing, officials say

Space

Satellites watch France's largest wildfire in 75 years burn an area larger than Paris

Satellite images revealed the scope of destruction in the south of France where an area larger than the country's capital Paris has been turned into ashes by a massive wildfire.

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