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Wildfires in Spain claim second life as thousands evacuated in heatwave

Spain is battling devastating wildfires amid a relentless heatwave, with a second fatality reported on Tuesday in the León region. Thousands of residents have been forced to flee their homes as the fires continue to spread across the northwestern parts of the country. Fatalities and evacuations 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......

Wildfires rage in Greece and southern France, containment expected after weekend

Firefighters in Greece and France are battling major wildfires that have already claimed lives and destroyed homes, with full containment not expected before Sunday night in France. In Greece, more than 260 firefighters, supported by 80 fire trucks and 12 aircraft, continued their efforts for a second......

Portugal issues wildfire alert amid extreme heatwave

The Portuguese government issued a preventive alert on Saturday due to a very high risk of wildfires expected from Sunday onwards, as extreme heat grips the Iberian Peninsula in the coming days. “This will be a difficult week,” stated Interior Minister Maria Lucia Amaral. Both Portugal and......

Wildfire near Marseille disrupts flights and transport as flames spread rapidly

A fast-moving wildfire near Marseille temporarily shut down the city’s airport on Tuesday, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays as flames approached dangerously close to the runways. Marseille Provence Airport suspended operations around midday, leaving travelers stranded and airlines......

Greece receives EU assistance to combat destructive wildfires

Greece is struggling to contain multiple wildfires for a second consecutive day, with blazes spreading across various regions including the Peloponnese, Evia, and the island of Kythera. The fires have destroyed homes, farmland, and cultural sites, prompting mass evacuations and a call for international......

Forest fire smoke engulfs Madrid as heat and flames intensify across Spain

A massive cloud of smoke from an out-of-control forest fire near Madrid blanketed the Spanish capital on Thursday, as the country braces for a summer of increasingly severe wildfires. The blaze erupted in Méntrida, a town located roughly 50 kilometers southwest of Madrid. Local authorities quickly......

Catalan firefighters mourn colleague’s death while battling Paüls wildfire

Tragic loss during wildfire operations A Catalan firefighter tragically lost his life on Thursday afternoon while combating a wildfire in Paüls, southern Catalonia. The incident occurred around 2:15 pm when Antonio Serrano, 46, fell more than 20 meters after a rock he was sitting on gave way. Serrano,......

Spain eases lockdowns as firefighters stabilize Catalonia forest blaze

Spanish authorities have lifted lockdown restrictions for thousands of residents in northeastern Catalonia as firefighters gain control over a forest fire that has ravaged the area for three days. The wildfire, which ignited on Monday, has scorched over 3,300 hectares (8,154 acres) in Tarragona province.......

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