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France

Thousands evacuated in southern France due to new wildfires

One blaze was reportedly started by a metal piece of tractor machinery.

Cuba

Firefighters missing and 120 hurt in Cuban oil facility blast and fire

The government said it had asked for help from international experts in “friendly countries” with experience in the oil sector, following the blast in Matanzas.

Climate

Burnout: Firefighters look back on July's 'gamechanging' heatwave

Firefighters in the UK are training with their counterparts in southern Europe to learn how to tackle fires in a heating climate.

USA

Pennsylvania blaze kills fireman's 10 relatives including 3 children

Volunteer firefighter Harold Baker said the 10 victims included his son, daughter, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, three grandchildren and two other relatives.

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World News

Probing the causes of wildfires in France

This year, France had its driest July on record and wildfires have been rampant in the south of the country.

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Portugal: Forest fire breaks out north of Lisbon

Portugal battled major forest fires over the weekend as temperatures rose sharply.

World News

Fires ongoing in Czech Republic's Bohemia Switzerland National Park

Wildfires in the Czech Republic's Switzerland National Park are ongoing and have burnt almost 1100 hectares, but firefighters are optimistic as they start to bring them under control.

Ecotech

This new tech could bolster Europe’s force of firefighting aircraft

Dropping large amounts of water on wildfires from the air can stop blazes from spreading.

World News

Wildfires: Europe pools its resources to battle blazes

Despite lower temperatures in France and the UK, wildfires remain a threat in a number of countries.

Earth News

Firefighters battling wildfires face climate and cost of living crisis

15 major incidents were declared across England and Wales on Tuesday, as the heatwave created “a completely different operating environment."

Europe News

France's evacuated residents help firefighters at crisis centre

Residents evacuated due to raging wildfires in France are now volunteering at a crisis centre.

World News

Pictures: Courage and ingenuity as Europeans tackle heat and wildfires

The European struggle with heat, drought and wildfires featured in photographs from across the continent.

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Firefighters battle forest fire in France's southwestern Gironde region

In France's southwestern Gironde, firefighters are fighting to control two forest blazes that have devoured nearly 11,000 hectares (27,000 acres) of vegetation.

Portugal

More than 30 people injured as wildfires rage across central Portugal

Authorities said that 3,000 firefighters and 30 aircraft were battling active blazes.

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Australia: Firefighters rescue horse from pit in an industrial estate

Firefighters said they were “saddled with the responsibility” of rescuing a horse that fell into a pit at an industrial estate in Sydney, Australia, on June 20.

Turkey

Turkish authorities battle wildfire near resort town of Marmaris

Around 30 homes have been evacuated due to the blaze, according to media reports.

Spain

Spain evacuates 2,000 people in Andalucia as crews tackle wildfire

The blaze injured three firefighters after it broke out Wednesday amid gusting winds.

Czech Republic

Two killed and 50 injured in fire at Alzheimer's nursing home

The blaze broke out on Wednesday evening in Roztoky, a town just north of the Czech capital.

India

Police arrest company owners after building fire kills 27 in New Delhi

At least 12 people were injured and 50 rescued from the four-storey commercial building, which contains mainly shops, fire authorities said.

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Seagull 'ziplined' to safety after getting hooked on a wire

A gull caught upside-down on a utility wire was rescued by a creative fire crew in Sunderland, England.