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The Latest Breaking News on Wildfires

Wildfires erupt across Mediterranean as heatwave worsens

Blazes break out in France, Greece, Turkiye and Syria, with several other nations on high alert over scorching weather.

Al Jazeera

Inside London Fire Brigade's fight against wildfires amid fears hot summer will spark surge

Exclusive: Britain’s busiest fire and rescue service has warned of the ‘devastating’ impact blazes could have on the city’s parks and wildlife

Evening Standard

California’s Madre Fire surges across 52,000 acres to become state’s biggest blaze this year

The Madre Fire has more than doubled the size of California’s second-largest wildfire this year, as it races through the Los Padres National Forest

The Independent UK

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California blaze spreads in hot, windy conditions in year’s largest wildfire

Madre fire, one of at least a dozen in the state, has burned more than 50,000 acres in San Luis Obispo county

The Guardian - US

Elderly man dies as wildfires rage in Turkey, forcing evacuations and road closures

Firefighters in western Turkey have discovered the body of an elderly man after extinguishing a wildfire near a village

The Independent UK

Crete Wildfires Update: Mass Evacuation Ordered In Tourist Town - Here's What Travelling Brits Should Know

A major wildfire sparked on Wednesday and spread rapidly across Crete's southern coast due to gale-force winds. With over 1500 people already evacuated and wildfire risks remaining high today, here's what travelling Brits need to know.

International Business Times UK

Is it safe to travel to Crete amid 'dangerous' wildfires?

Thousands of people have been evacuated from the tourist hotspot, but what’s the current UK advice for travelling to Greece?

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At least 1,500 evacuated as massive wildfire rips through Greek holiday island

Fast-moving blaze destroys homes and rental properties

The Independent UK

Crete wildfire: Tourists evacuated as rapidly spreading blaze threatens holiday beach resorts

If you have been affected by the wildfires in Crete, get in touch by emailing megan.howe@standard.co.uk

Evening Standard

Police and fire service launch joint investigation after spate of wildfires

A joint investigation has been launched following a series of wildfires which took place over the weekend in Highland and Moray

The National (Scotland)

Seven missing after huge fireworks warehouse explosion in California

The blast in Yolo, outside of Sacramento, comes just days before fireworks celebrations on July 4

The Independent UK

Two killed in Spain wildfires as severe heatwave engulfs Europe

Storms are now expected across Europe

The Independent UK

Chase Fire Prompts Evacuation Call: How Big Is the Wildfire and What Do We Know So Far?

A human-caused wildfire near Chase, BC has grown to 35 hectares, prompting evacuations on Neskonlith reserve. Firefighting efforts continue amid challenging weather and flare-ups.

International Business Times UK

Scottish firefighters tackle wildfires for third day as risk to life grows

Dealing with very serious blazes means fire and rescue service has limited ability to respond to other emergencies

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Wildfires becoming 'danger to human life', Scottish Government warned

The Scottish Government has been warned that wildfires are “becoming a danger to human life” as they leave “stretched” firefighters unable…

Radio France Internationale

France and much of southern Europe roast as temperatures soar

A heatwave has gripped southern Europe, prompting authorities to issue health and wildfire warnings. Firefighters in France have been mobilised to tackle early summer fires and 84 of the country's 101 administrative areas have been put on heat alert.

Al Jazeera

Turkiye battles wildfires in Izmir for second day, 50,000 people evacuated

Izmir’s airport suspends flights, and authorities evacuate residents as strong winds fan blaze in the western province.

The Independent UK

More than 100 people temporarily stranded after fleeing a blaze that spread to 478 acres within hours

Bystanders used boats and jet skis to rescue trapped crowd at reservoir

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The Independent UK

Firefighters urge Government to tax polluters to fund struggling services

With recent heatwaves, the Fire Brigades Union said a decade of funding cuts has left the service overstretched and chronically underfunded.

The Independent UK

Europe heatwave latest: Extreme heat grips the continent as temperatures soar to 42C

Multiple countries on the continent are facing temperatures of 40C or above, with warnings for extreme heat

Evening Standard

Severe wildfires alert for London as heatwave to push temperature close to 100F

London Fire Brigade has tackled 14 wildfires so far in 2025, with nine taking place in June alone

Evening Standard

Which areas in London are at most risk of wildfires as fourth heatwave of summer hits this week?

Three wildfires broke out across London this week - which areas are most at risk?

The Independent UK

Oregon Legislature repeals contested wildfire hazard map

Oregon lawmakers have voted to repeal the state's contested wildfire hazard map

Evening Standard

Wildfires break out in London amid scorching temperatures

Specialist wildfire-fighting vehicles and dozens of firefighters scrambled to contain blazes

The Independent UK

Greece wildfires: Dozens evacuated as flames ravage holiday island

Wildfires fanned by strong winds are continuing to rage across the Greek island of Chios for a second consecutive day, prompting authorities to evacuate more villages.

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