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I joined the frantic fight against France’s wildfires. What I saw was extraordinary

DISPATCH : As France battles its biggest crisis since the Second World War, James C. Reynolds joins the relentless volunteer firefighters in Gironde, who are guiding the emergency services, and even using watering cans to dampen the flames

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Canada’s worst wildfire season fuels calls for national agency to tackle threat

More than 900 fires burning in only G7 country without national emergency agency to coordinate response

The Guardian - US · Jul 29

'We Had Minutes to Leave': Bordeaux Residents Describe Frantic Escape as Wildfire Sweeps Through Homes

A devastating wildfire in Bordeaux has forced mass evacuations, consuming 42,000 hectares and threatening the wine region. Emergency services battle extreme conditions as residents face an uncertain future.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

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🔴 Live: France battles new wildfire in south of France as Fontainebleau fire flares up again

The number of firefighters injured battling the Gironde wildfires has risen to 126, according to local authorities. The latest figure marks an increase of 16 injured firefighters compared with the previous day.

France 24 · Jul 29

France wildfires latest: A third of a million evacuated across Europe as temperatures to hit 44C

The Gironde fire has burned an area four times the size of Paris

The Independent UK · Jul 29

Garden wildfire alert: Fire chiefs issue barbecues warning to Londoners as threat level peaks

‘The long period of dry weather has increased the fire risk in people's gardens,’ says London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner Tom Goodall

Evening Standard · Jul 29

A 2:47 a.m. alert, a rabbit and 220,000 evacuees as France’s wildfire rages on

A massive wildfire in southwest France has forced over 220,000 people to evacuate

The Independent UK · Jul 29

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It may feel like the world is on fire this summer. But that’s not the case everywhere

More than three-quarters of the global emissions from the burning of plant material comes from Africa and Asia

The Independent UK · Jul 29

France braces for fresh evacuations as Spain eases wildfire restrictions

Residents began returning to fire-ravaged communities west of Madrid after officials lifted some evacuation orders, while authorities in southwestern France warned a looming heatwave could reignite major blazes and force thousands more from their homes.

France 24 · Jul 28

Inside the frantic battle to save France from the flames as the country’s most severe wildfires on record spread

SPECIAL REPORT: Exclusive: The Independent’s James C. Reynolds witnesses the scale of the devastation in Gironde first hand, and speaks to the community that has come together to tackle the crisis

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Wildfires in France: Volunteers put smiles back on evacuees' faces in Bordeaux

More than 1,000 evacuees from the massive wildfires in Gironde have taken shelter in Bordeaux’s exhibition centre, where a small army of volunteers has organised a wide variety of activities to keep them busy and meet their logistical needs. FRANCE 24 reports.

France 24 · Jul 28

Animals forced to flee wildfires as habitats face 'decade or longer' to recover

ANIMALS have been forced to flee raging wildfires which swept across the Cairngorms causing damage it could take “decades or longer” to recover…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

Scottish Government urged to create emergency fund for wildfire support

A DEDICATED emergency fund to support communities responding to wildfires and provide urgent relief for businesses should be established by the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

Almost 4,000 people evacuated from tourist sites near Bordeaux as wildfires rage in France and Spain

Return of winds and extreme heat threaten firefighters’ attempts to bring blazes under control

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

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The Guardian - US · Jul 28

Past fires suggest effects of Europe and North America wildfires may linger for years

Three years after Maui wildfires many still struggle with ‘biological, emotional and social consequences’, study says

International Business Times UK · Jul 28

Trump Wants Canada To Pay For Wildfire Smoke, but Even Republican Senators Aren't Buying It

President Trump's suggestion that Canada should pay for wildfire smoke affecting US cities faces criticism from both parties.

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Firefighters say they've never seen anything like Spain's record blaze

Firefighters combating Spain's biggest wildfire on record say they have never seen a fire of such power

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Mapped: The parts of London facing ‘exceptional’ wildfires threat this week as temperatures spike

An interactive map shows the exact areas where any wildfires are expected to be most severe in London

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The Independent UK · Jul 28

Europe is on fire - will the continent’s climate change deniers finally wake up?

IN FOCUS: Experts warn that time is running out to reverse the impact of climate change with countries across the world weakening climate commitments, Maira Butt reports

Bangkok Post · Jul 28

Firefighters on the offensive in France and Spain

LEGE-CAP-FERRET, France - Firefighters in France and Spain rushed to contain the worst wildfires in living memory on Tuesday, seizing crucial hours before the arrival of another wave brings scorching temperatures.

The Times of India · Jul 28

'Most severe since World War II': Macron as France's wildfires rage across thousands of hectares

France faces its worst situation since World War II due to fierce wildfires. Thousands of firefighters and military personnel are battling the massive blaze in Gironde. This devastating fire has already consumed vast hectares and forced many evacuations across the nation. The situation remains precarious as fire clouds generate dry…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

‘Ash fell from the sky’: Tourists describe fleeing ‘apocalyptic’ wildfires in France

Hundreds of thousands of residents and holidaymakers in France and Spain have been forced to evacuate

International Business Times UK · Jul 28

France Wildfire Crisis Deepens as 42,000 Hectares Burn Near Bordeaux and Two Firefighters Die

France faces its worst wildfire season on record, with two firefighters killed and 42,000 hectares burned in Gironde. The crisis has forced mass evacuations and strained emergency services.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28

France and Spain race to control wildfires as fresh heatwave hits, as UN warns ‘the climate alarm is blaring’ – as it happened

Spanish prime minister also says the fires serve as a reminder to plan for the ‘worsening’ climate emergency

International Business Times UK · Jul 28

Spain Wildfires Trigger National Emergency as UK Holidaymakers Risk Losing Money if They Cancel Trips

The latest travel advice for Spain amid the 2026 wildfires. Learn about the national emergency, affected areas, and your rights regarding holiday cancellations and refunds.

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