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<p>A man tries to put out a wildfire in Larouco, north-western Spain. Picture: Lalo R Villar/AP</p>

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Greece, Spain and Portugal race to contain wildfires as EU steps up help

Much of southern Europe, however, remains at high risk under hot, dry conditions on Thursday

Firefighting helicopters dropped water on a blaze in Torre de la Pena, in the south of the country, last week (Nono Rico/Europa Press via AP)

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Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage across Spain during scorching heat wave

A forestry worker operates during France’s largest wildfire in decades in Fontjoncouse, southern France (Manu Fernandez/AP)

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Firefighters battle to avoid reignition of France’s largest wildfire in decades

France Fires

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Heat threatens to reignite blaze after France’s largest wildfire in decades

France Fires

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Deadly wildfire in southern France still spreading

Western Wildfires

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Wildfires creating ‘fire clouds’ that are further fanning blazes, US officials warn

Spain Europe Wildfires

Spain and Portugal battle wave of wildfires as temperatures expected to rise

Thousands of firefighters in Spain and Portugal are battling an ongoing wave of wildfires, some of which have been burning for days as temperatures are expected to rise in the Iberian Peninsula.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Turkey Wildfires

Two volunteer firefighters die amid wildfires in Turkey

The death toll from wildfires outside the city of Bursa in north-west Turkey has risen to four after two volunteer firefighters died.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

APTOPIX Greece Wildfire

Wildfires threaten Turkish city as southern Europe grapples with blazes

Greece, Bulgaria and Montenegro are also battling blazes fed by unusually high temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

Germany Forest Fire

Firefighters injured tackling wildfires in eastern Germany

Wildfires in eastern Germany have severely injured two firefighters and forced the evacuation of more than 100 residents.

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

APTOPIX Canada Wildfires

Thousands evacuated in Canadian provinces as wildfires threaten air quality

Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

South Korea Wildfires

Police in South Korea plan to question man on suspicion of starting wildfire

South Korean police plan to question a 56-year-old man on suspicion of starting at least one of the wildfires that devastated the country’s southern regions, killing 30 people and burning more than 119,000 acres of land.

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

South Korea Wildfires

Rain and cool weather help South Korean fire crews battle devastating wildfires

Rain and cooler temperatures are helping South Korean fire crews as they battle the country’s worst-ever wildfires,It comes as the governor of the hardest-hit region called for overhauling response strategies to respond to the climate crisis that he ...

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

South Korea Wildfires

South Korea struggles to contain wildfires after dozens killed

Helicopters are dumping water over a burning forest in South Korea as fire crews struggle to contain the country’s worst ever wildfires.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

South Korea Wildfires

South Korea in uphill battle to contain wildfires as death toll rises

Multiple wildfires raging across South Korea’s southern regions for days have killed 27 people and destroyed more than 300 structures, officials said.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

South Korea Wildfires

South Korea’s centuries-old Gounsa temple left in ruins by wildfires

Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex, burning down two buildings that had been designated national treasures.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

South Korea Wildfires

Helicopter pilot among dead as South Korea battles wildfires

Wind-driven wildfires that were among South Korea’s worst ever were ravaging the country’s southern regions, killing destroying more than 200 structures and forcing 27,000 residents to evacuate, officials said.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

South Korea Wildfires

Helicopter aiding efforts to tackle wildfires in South Korea crashes

South Korean officials say a helicopter crashed during efforts to contain wildfires in the south-eastern town of Uiseong.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

South Korea Wildfires

At least 16 dead and 19 hurt as wildfires ravage South Korea’s southern regions

At least 16 people died and another 19 were injured after wildfires ravaged South Korea’s southern regions amid dry weather and strong winds, government officials said.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Heatwave sparks warning of potentially devastating wildfires in Australia

Heatwave sparks warning of potentially devastating wildfires in Australia

Communities and firefighters across Australia’s second-most populous state are preparing for potentially devastating wildfires as a heatwave fanned by erratic winds presented the worst fire conditions in years.

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

Firefighters stretched to the limit as wildfires rage out of control in Portugal

Firefighters stretched to the limit as wildfires rage out of control in Portugal

More than 100 wildfires in northern Portugal are stretching thousands of firefighters to the limit, with seven deaths since the worst spate of fires in recent years spread out of control over the weekend.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2024

Wildfires rage in western Turkey exacerbated by windy and dry weather

Wildfires rage in western Turkey exacerbated by windy and dry weather

Wildfires raged across western Turkey for a third straight day on Saturday, exacerbated by high winds and warm temperatures, authorities said.

Sat, 17 Aug, 2024

Maui judge bars insurers from going after fire victims after settlement reached

Maui judge bars insurers from going after fire victims after settlement reached

A Maui judge’s ruling on Tuesday resolves a critical roadblock to finalising a 4 billion dollar (£3. 1 billion) wildfire settlement. Insurance companies who have paid out more than 2 billion dollars (£1.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024

One person dead as firefighters battle huge wildfire on fringes of Athens

One person dead as firefighters battle huge wildfire on fringes of Athens

The blaze started Sunday near Lake Marathon, about 35 kilometers northeast of Athens, coursed across Mount Pendeli and reached the capital’s northern suburbs

Tue, 13 Aug, 2024

Record-breaking wildfires scorch more than 1.4 million acres in Oregon

Record-breaking wildfires scorch more than 1.4 million acres in Oregon

Wildfires in Oregon have burned more acres of land in 2024 than in any year since reliable records began, authorities said, with the mid-August peak of fire season still on the horizon.Blazes have scorched more than 1.4 million acres, or nearly ...

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

Four billion dollar settlement met for Maui fires victims, court filings say

Four billion dollar settlement met for Maui fires victims, court filings say

The parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year’s Maui wildfires have reached a global settlement of more than 4 billion dollar (£3. 1 billion), a court filing said on Friday.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

North Macedonia seeks EU help as wildfires spread across Balkans into Greece

North Macedonia seeks EU help as wildfires spread across Balkans into Greece

North Macedonia said it was seeking further assistance from the European Union on Tuesday to combat wildfires that continue to burn out of control in heatwave temperatures and have crossed the southern border into Greece.

Tue, 30 Jul, 2024

Firefighters helped by cooler weather as they battle huge blaze in California

Firefighters helped by cooler weather as they battle huge blaze in California

Thousands of firefighters battling a wildfire in northern California have received some help from the weather, hours after it exploded in size.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

California’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US west

California’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US west

California’s largest active fire has exploded in size, growing rapidly amid bone-dry fuel and threatening thousands of homes as firefighters scrambled to meet the danger.

Sat, 27 Jul, 2024

Air tanker pilot killed as US wildfires spread

Air tanker pilot killed as US wildfires spread

Search and rescue teams found the small single-engine air tanker after it disappeared while fighting the 219-square-mile (567 square kilometres) Falls Fire burning in Oregon’s east

Sat, 27 Jul, 2024

Wildfire in Canadian Rockies’ largest national park ravages town of Jasper

Wildfire in Canadian Rockies’ largest national park ravages town of Jasper

A fast-moving wildfire in the Canadian Rockies that prompted thousands of people to flee the town of Jasper roared into the near-deserted community overnight – causing devastating damage, the mayor said on Thursday.

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

Wildfire burns buildings in Canadian Rockies town of Jasper

Wildfire burns buildings in Canadian Rockies town of Jasper

One of two wildfires threatening the town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park has roared into town and started burning buildings.

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

Wildfires send thousands fleeing from Canadian Rockies’ national park

Wildfires send thousands fleeing from Canadian Rockies’ national park

Several wildfires in the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park sent up to 25,000 visitors and residents fleeing west over the last open mountain road on Tuesday, navigating through darkness and soot after a government alert during the area’s ...

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

Evacuation orders lifted as crew battle wildfire in California

Evacuation orders lifted as crew battle wildfire in California

Thousands of people evacuated during a northern California wildfire have been allowed to return home as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said.

Fri, 05 Jul, 2024

California wildfire does not grow but winds and hot weather could whip up flames

California wildfire does not grow but winds and hot weather could whip up flames

Crews made steady progress overnight against a Northern California wildfire that has thousands of people under evacuation orders, but wind gusts and continued hot temperatures on Thursday could pose problems on a searing hot July Fourth, officials ...

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

California city cancels July Fourth fireworks as firefighters battle flames

California city cancels July Fourth fireworks as firefighters battle flames

Officials in a Northern California community cancelled an annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration as an estimated 26,000 residents remained displaced by a growing wildfire.

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected

Northern California wildfire spreads, with more hot weather expected

Firefighters lined roads to keep flames from reaching homes as helicopters dropped water on a growing wildfire on Wednesday.

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

Firefighters tackle blazes on Greek islands of Chios and Kos

Firefighters battled wildfires that broke out on the eastern Aegean islands of Chios and Kos on Monday and left two firefighters injured, as Greece’s prime minister warned of a dangerous summer ahead and said the public’s help was essential in ...

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

FBI offers reward for information about deadly wildfires

FBI offers reward for information about deadly wildfires

A reward has been offered for information about those responsible for starting two wildfires in New Mexico which killed two people and destroyed hundreds of homes in the past week.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2024

Cool weather could corral blazes that made thousands flee New Mexico village

Cool weather could corral blazes that made thousands flee New Mexico village

Weather patterns were shifting later in the week with moisture from a tropical wave in the Gulf of Mexico, Bladen Breitreiter of the National Weather Service office in Albuquerque said on Wednesday.

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Residents flee New Mexican village as wildfires bear down on homes

Residents flee New Mexican village as wildfires bear down on homes

Residents of the mountain village of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico fled their homes under evacuation orders with little time to rescue belongings as fast-moving wildfires bore down on the village of 7,000 residents.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

California firefighters gain ground against huge wildfires

California firefighters gain ground against huge wildfires

Firefighters in California increased their containment of a large wildfire in mountains north of Los Angeles on Monday after a weekend of wind-driven growth.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

California firefighters battle wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco

California firefighters battle wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco

California firefighters, helped by aircraft, battled a wind-driven wildfire that continued not only burning but spreading on Sunday, in an area straddling the San Francisco Bay Area and central California, authorities said.

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Study – Almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues

Study – Almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues

A University of Hawaii study examining the health effects of last year’s deadly wildfires on Maui found that up to 74% of participants may have difficulty breathing and otherwise have poor respiratory health, and almost half showed signs of ...

Thu, 16 May, 2024

Hawaii fire survivors moving into housing but 3,000 still in hotels

Hawaii fire survivors moving into housing but 3,000 still in hotels

Hawaii Governor Josh Green said 3,000 people displaced by wildfires in Lahaina are still living in hotels more than seven months after the blaze, but up to 30 people are moving to longer-term housing each day.

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Hawaiian officials to accelerate building permit process to help Lahaina rebuild

Hawaiian officials to accelerate building permit process to help Lahaina rebuild

Officials in Hawaii will open a new office next month to speed up the process of obtaining building permits in Maui County to assist in the recovery for Lahaina after last year’s deadly wildfires.

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Texas struggles to contain wildfires as wind threatens to further their spread

Texas struggles to contain wildfires as wind threatens to further their spread

Strong winds have spread flames and led to a town’s evacuation while planes dropped fire retardant over parts of Texas in an attempt to stop the largest wildfire in the US state’s history.

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Wildfires prompt shutdown of nuclear weapons facility in Texas

Wildfires prompt shutdown of nuclear weapons facility in Texas

A series of wildfires have swept across the Texas Panhandle, prompting evacuations, cutting off power, and forcing the temporary shutdown of a nuclear weapons facility.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Texas nuclear weapons facility pauses operations as wildfires spread

Texas nuclear weapons facility pauses operations as wildfires spread

Rapidly moving Texas wildfires have prompted evacuation orders in small towns and shut down a nuclear facility as strong winds, dry grass and unseasonably warm temperatures fuelled the blaze in the state’s rural Panhandle.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2024

Police release a report on their response to fire that destroyed Hawaiian town

Police release a report on their response to fire that destroyed Hawaiian town

Six months after a wind-whipped wildfire destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, the Maui Police Department released a preliminary report about its response to the tragedy.

Tue, 06 Feb, 2024