Greece Battles Wildfires Across More Than 70 Locations Including Near Athens
Firefighters in Greece are confronting widespread wildfires exacerbated by strong winds, complicating containment efforts.
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Firefighters in Greece are confronting widespread wildfires exacerbated by strong winds, complicating containment efforts.
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While wildfires in France show signs of containment, Greece faces intensifying blazes fueled by gale-force winds, prompting evacuations and emergency responses.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 9:50 PM
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A major wildfire in southwestern France has stopped advancing, and Spain lifts state of emergency as firefighters continue battling blazes across Europe.
France 24 English | Jul 30, 2026, 4:03 PM
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Europe faces a severe wildfire season amid record heat and drought, with Australia providing firefighting support to Greece and France.
ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 10:29 AM
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Around 500 people, mostly tourists, were evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios in central Greece amid rapidly spreading wildfires, while firefighters battle large blazes in Portugal and Spain.
BBC World | Jul 31, 2026, 2:47 PM
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The UN Economic Commission for Europe highlights the growing wildfire threat fueled by climate change and urges stronger prevention and forest resilience measures.
UN News | Jul 30, 2026, 7:41 PM
world
A new report links the major intensification of fire-prone weather in southern Europe to climate change, amid record wildfire seasons across the region.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 6:43 PM
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Thousands return home in Spain after wildfire containment, while France faces fresh fires and a fourth summer heatwave.
France 24 English | Jul 30, 2026, 7:02 AM
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The couple left their home in Brignoles, southeastern France, as wildfires spread across the region, sending a heartfelt note to the town's mayor.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 30, 2026, 6:37 AM
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Wildfires four times the size of Paris continue to threaten southwest France, while heatwaves and drought exacerbate fire risks across southern Europe.
ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 5:43 PM
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France and Spain face severe wildfires, with hundreds of thousands displaced and significant land burned amid record heatwaves.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 12:45 PM
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Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reports 115,000 hectares scorched across France in 2026, with worsening conditions expected in Gironde.
France 24 English | Jul 27, 2026, 1:46 AM
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Fires have destroyed thousands of hectares across France, Spain, and Portugal as Europe faces escalating heat and a suspected arson arrest.
ABC Australia News | Jul 5, 2026, 4:54 PM
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Stefan Rahmstorf experienced firsthand the devastating wildfires in southern France, highlighting the severe impacts of climate change in Europe.
ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 6:58 PM
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After what may have been France's largest peacetime evacuation, firefighters contained a major wildfire in southwestern France, enabling nearly 200,000 residents to return, while fresh fires continue to displace thousands in France and Greece.
Washington Times News | Aug 1, 2026, 4:18 PM
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Handcrafted leather boots, essential for elite US wildland firefighters, have changed little in over a century, yet rising costs make them harder to justify amid tight budgets.
Guardian US | Jul 31, 2026, 5:04 PM
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Severe wildfires in northern Tunisia have devastated homes, livestock, and harvests, exposing long-standing issues in the country's infrastructure and governance.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 4:50 PM
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Greek firefighters battle ongoing wildfires while France stabilizes a massive blaze near Bordeaux with international aid arriving.
CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 11:38 AM
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Wildfires fueled by strong winds and rising temperatures have forced evacuations and caused fatalities across multiple European regions, with firefighting efforts ongoing.
BBC World | Jul 30, 2026, 12:15 PM
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Central and eastern Oregon experience widespread wildfires, leading to evacuations and significant challenges for local ranchers.
NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 2:48 AM
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A conservative advocacy group claims legal settlements have driven diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in corporations, urging states to legislate against such practices.
Daily Caller | Jul 29, 2026, 11:12 PM
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Gale-force winds have intensified wildfires across southern Europe, leading to fatalities, evacuations, and heightened warnings amid a severe heatwave.
BBC World | Jul 29, 2026, 7:23 PM
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French President Emmanuel Macron convened a crisis meeting on July 27, 2026, in response to massive wildfires that have displaced over 250,000 residents, with early signs indicating the largest fire's spread may be slowing.
France 24 English | Jul 27, 2026, 11:25 AM
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Wildfires near Bordeaux in southwest France and across regions in Spain have forced the evacuation of over 300,000 people amid record-high temperatures and challenging weather conditions.
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