Europe Battles Deadly Wildfires as High Winds Fuel Flames
Firefighters were struggling to tame blazes in several countries in southern Europe, including Albania, Greece, Montenegro and Spain, and in Turkey.
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Wildfires Rage in Spain as Temperatures Soar
Nearly 1,000 soldiers have been deployed to battle wildfires. Spain’s meteorological agency has issued red-level “extreme risk” alerts for five regions amid rising temperatures.
What to Know About the Heat Wave in Southern Europe
Firefighters have spent days battling blazes in Greece, Portugal, Spain and elsewhere. Forecasters said temperatures could pass 111 degrees in some places on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated in Spain as deadly heatwave fans Mediterranean wildfires
Boy, four, dies of heatstroke in Rome as scientists say high temperatures and fires are reminder of climate emergencyThe deadly heatwave fanning wildfires across the Mediterranean region has claimed at least three lives and forced thousands of people f…
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 burningWith hundreds of wildfires burning out of control, Canada’s 2025 fire season is already the second-worst on record, as scientists repor…
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 acresFirefighters in Colorado responding to one of the largest blazes in the state’s history are facing gusty winds and dry conditions that …
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 conditionsDeadly heat of up to 44C is searing southern Europe, as scientists warn of a “molotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wi…
Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Arthur’s Seat, an Edinburgh Landmark
Firefighters worked overnight to tackle the blaze on the hill overlooking the Scottish capital. There were no reports of injuries.
Colorado prison evacuated as wildfire becomes one of largest in state history
Lee fire chars more than 167 sq miles with 6% containment as California crews reach 62% containment on Canyon fireA Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, and officials warned residents of remo…
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 1949Tourist trails have been closed on Mount Vesuvius in southern Italy as firefighters tackle a huge blaze on the volcano’s slopes, while officials…