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More than 320,000 now evacuated in France and Spain amid wildfires

According to French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, around 2,500 firefighters, including a Swiss team, have been deployed to tackle fires in southwestern France.

Ecotech

European hospital blaze blamed on solar. Are rooftop panels safe?

Recent fires have been attributed to solar panels, but is the risk actually increasing across Europe?

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Thousands evacuated as wildfire spreads in southwestern France

A wildfire spreads near Le Porge in Gironde, France, as firefighters battle flames across the forest and thousands of people are evacuated.

The Cube

Norway fire falsely linked to an Israeli settlement import ban

A massive fire in Norway has destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate. As the blaze spread, posts on social media began linking it to claims that Oslo had banned imports of Israeli settlement products. The Cube investigates.

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Spanish police evacuate residents as wildfire threatens homes near Madrid

Guardia Civil officers evacuate residents in Villa del Prado, central Spain, as a fast-moving wildfire threatens homes near Toledo with flames and smoke.

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Euronews in Cotignac: How a historic French village survived a night of wildfire

Euronews reports on the ground in France, where a blaze tore through a medieval village in Provence overnight, destroying dozens of homes and burning thousands of hectares, as residents opened their doors to strangers.

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Southern France wildfire under control as Spain blaze rages on

Much of Europe has seen back-to-back heatwaves this summer. Scientists warn that human-driven climate change will increase the intensity and frequency of heatwaves.

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Firefighters battle major wildfire as thousands of hectares burn in central Spain

Firefighters battle a major wildfire in Spain's Guadalajara province as flames destroy thousands of hectares and force more than 1,200 people to flee.

Europe News

Spain records 70,000 hectares burned this year amid wildfires

The La Mierla wildfire has scorched nearly 13,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of 16 villages in central Spain. Another 15,400 hectares have burned near Orés in northeastern Spain, bringing the country's wildfire toll to around 70,000 hectares this year.

Europe News

Wildfires in Spain: Zaragoza blaze destroys 15,400 hectares

Two large wildfires in Zaragoza and Guadalajara are keeping Spain on edge. Neither fire is under control, and hundreds remain evacuated as crews battle the blaze.

Health news

How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke

The smoke of wildfires can travel hundreds of kilometres, degrading air quality and posing health risks for those living miles away. Here's what to know to stay safe.

Algeria

Deadly orphanage fire kills 11 children in Algeria

Algerian authorities did not say what caused the deadly blaze, which occured amid a heatwave that has sparked nearly 1,000 fires.

Europe News

Los Gallardos wildfire: Spain confirms 12 foreigners among 13 victims

Flames fanned by high winds ripped through forests and scrubland made tinderbox dry by extreme high temperatures, turning picturesque rural settlements into ghost towns.

Europe News

Several reported dead after fire in lift shaft of Brussels building

Local media reports say firefighters initially brought the blaze under control, but flames spread into a lift shaft, sparking a second fire and trapping people inside.

Europe News

Fontainebleau fire still burning as 850 firefighters tackle blaze

The fire in the Fontainebleau forest, around sixty kilometres from Paris, is still spreading. Around 850 firefighters, 200 vehicles and six aircraft have been deployed.

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Flowers and forensic teams at Bangkok bar where deadly fire killed at least 27

At least 27 people died and around 70 were injured in a bar fire in Bangkok, as police probe blocked exits and faulty wiring in the 50-year-old venue.

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Spanish PM urges better prevention after deadly wildfire

The Prime Minister visited the southern municipality of Turre to meet the emergency services as they work to extinguish the fire.

Thailand

Huge fire in Bangkok bar kills at least 30 and injures dozens

The venue has a stage, two bars and a kitchen, with a total capacity of more than 300 people, as well as four fire exits, according to a Facebook post promoting a live show this month.

Europe News

Evacuees allowed to return home after deadly Spain wildfire stabilises

The head of Andalusia's regional government said on Sunday that the blaze had been declared stabilised. 1,500 people who had been evacuated from the area were told they could return home.

Europe News

Key advice for what to do if you find yourself caught by a wildfire

Spain has been sweltering in extreme heat, creating tinderbox conditions favourable for the rapid spread of wildfires.