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Wildfires in Spain devastate 30,000 hectares in a single day but cooler weather aids efforts

Raging wildfires in western Spain have scorched an additional 30,000 hectares (74,000 acres) in less than 24 hours, according to satellite data released Tuesday. The total area burned this year has now reached a staggering 373,000 hectares (922,000 acres), marking Spain’s worst fire season since......

Chefchaouen battles forest fires as heat waves intensify across Morocco

Authorities in Chefchaouen province are grappling with the aftermath of a large-scale forest fire that devastated extensive woodland in the Dardara and Bab Taza areas. Despite containing the initial blaze, new outbreaks have been reported this week, keeping emergency teams on high alert. Fouad Assali,......

Spain’s prime minister calls for a national pact to combat climate emergency

Spain is grappling with severe wildfires, fueled by a three-week heatwave, that have devastated its northwestern and western regions. The worst-hit areas—Galicia, Castile and León, Asturias, and Extremadura—have called for military assistance to contain the blazes. Over 70,000 hectares......

Authorities contain Chefchaouen wildfire amid challenging conditions

Firefighting teams have successfully contained a wildfire that erupted on Tuesday in Derdara Forest, located in the province of Chefchaouen. The operation, which mobilized nearly 450 personnel, faced harsh weather conditions, including high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity. Coordinated response......

Chefchaouen: Suspect arrested in massive Bab Taza forest fire

The Royal Gendarmerie in Morocco’s Chefchaouen province has arrested a man suspected of involvement in the devastating forest fire that swept through the Bab Taza area, destroying vast stretches of vegetation. According to judicial sources, the suspect was taken into custody on the orders of the......

Spain declares national pre-emergency phase as wildfires rage

Government activates emergency response amid severe wildfires Spain’s government has declared a pre-emergency phase under the General State Emergency Plan (PLEGEM) as wildfires sweep across multiple regions. The Interior Ministry announced the activation early Tuesday, August 12, amid escalating......

Historic wildfire in Aude threatens resurgence amid heatwave

The largest wildfire in France in decades remains under close surveillance, with more than 1,050 firefighters on alert as rising temperatures could reignite the flames that devastated the southern Aude region earlier this week. Fire under control but not fully extinguished Although the fire was contained......

Cordoba’s mosque-cathedral narrowly escapes devastating fire

Authorities in Spain have confirmed that the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic examples of Andalusian art, has been saved from a potentially devastating fire. The blaze broke out on Friday evening but was quickly brought under control by firefighters. Mayor......

France battles deadliest wildfire of the summer, one dead and 13 injured

France is currently facing its most devastating wildfire of the summer, which has already scorched over 16,000 hectares of vegetation in just 24 hours. The massive blaze, raging near the southern town of Narbonne, has claimed the life of a 65-year-old woman and injured at least 13 others, including firefighters. The......

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