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Fatal wildfire on Cyprus caused by 'discarded cigarette,' report finds

The fire in July near the coastal town of Limassol claimed the lives of two people, wrecked 700 structures and scorched more than 100 square kilometres of land.

28/08/2025

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Fire at cold storage facility spreads to warehouse in Turkey’s Antalya

A major fire erupted in a cold storage facility in Antalya’s Serik district on Wednesday, spreading rapidly to a nearby warehouse and leaving two businesses damaged.

27/08/2025

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Major warehouse fire in Hamburg’s port leaves six people injured

More than 21 hours after a huge warehouse fire broke out in the Port of Hamburg, 120 firefighters remained on site on Tuesday, battling flames and smouldering debris.

26/08/2025

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Spain expands firefighting force as record heat drives wildfires

Spain has announced the deployment of an additional 500 soldiers to combat wildfires that continue to ravage drought-stricken forests during an extended period of extreme summer heat.

18/08/2025

Greece

Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain and Portugal as wildfires rage

At least three have been killed as the European Commission said requests to help tackle wildfires this week reached the same count as for the entirety of 2024.

14/08/2025

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Wildfires rage as crews battle blazes in northern and central Portugal

Thousands of firefighters in Portugal battled to contain multiple wildfires on Thursday as blazes threatened northern and central regions after weeks of intense heat across southern Europe.

14/08/2025

Spain

Wildfire near Madrid kills one as fires burn across Spain

The fire was brought under control overnight, after a blaze in the Tres Cantos area killed one person and prompted evacuations, the authorities said.

12/08/2025

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WATCH: Wildfires threaten villages in Portugal amid extreme heat

Portugal has deployed around 2,000 firefighters to tackle three major wildfires as soaring temperatures and strong winds intensify the country’s fire season.

11/08/2025

Europe News

At least one person killed in massive wildfire in southern France

A massive wildfire has left at least one person dead, while nine others have been reported injured. The blaze is France's largest wildfire so far this summer.

06/08/2025

Green News

Exhausted firefighters on the second day of Portugal's state of alert

In Vila Real, where there are several active fires, a man suspected of setting fires was arrested.

04/08/2025

Green News

Wildfires in Portugal burn three times more land than last year

By 15 July, more than 3,000 fires had burnt a total of 10,768 hectares in Portugal, three times more than in the same period last year. And these figures still don't include this week's fires.

31/07/2025

Climate

Spain on alert as multiple wildfires scorch thousands of hectares

Spain is battling three major wildfires with thousands of hectares burned and hundreds evacuated.

31/07/2025

Europe News

More than 1,000 firefighters battle three major blazes in Portugal

Blazes broke out in Arouca, Ponte da Barca and Penamacor after weeks of sweltering heat prompted authorities to place parts of the country on yellow alert for heat risk.

29/07/2025

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Shifting winds trap fire crews in deadly wildfire in Turkey

Ten people, including volunteers, were killed while battling wildfires in Turkey’s Eskisehir province on Wednesday.

24/07/2025

Lifestyle

Bal des Pompiers: Is this France’s hottest Bastille Day party?

Videos from France’s Fireman’s Balls have become a viral sensation but, as an almost 100 year old tradition, is it really worth the hype?

14/07/2025

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Spain heatwave fuels raging wildfire in Catalan national park

A fast-moving wildfire in Catalonia has scorched more than 8,000 hectares in just 24 hours, as Europe's record-breaking heatwave continues to intensify.

08/07/2025

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Firefighters continue to battle wildfire on the Greek island of Chios

Greek authorities have issued new evacuation orders on the island of Chios as firefighters continue battling a major wildfire near the main town for a second day.

23/06/2025

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Seven injured as powerful storm lashes Croatia's western coast

A powerful summer storm swept across western parts of Croatia’s coast on Monday night, injuring seven people and causing widespread damage in the Istrian region.

17/06/2025

Europe News

ECA flags inefficiencies in EU wildfire spending

Outdated data and failure by member states to prioritise risk areas mean EU money to tackle forest fires is not always effectively spent on the ground.

11/06/2025

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Floodwaters trap vehicles after sudden downpour in Mexico City

Torrential rain on the evening of 2 June caused severe flooding in parts of Mexico City, leaving motorists stranded as emergency services carried out multiple rescues.

03/06/2025