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Fires in Europe: latest developments

PARIS — Here are the main developments related to the wildfires raging in Spain and France on Monday:

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Threatened by fire, Bordeaux is 'ready for anything': mayor

The mayor of Bordeaux in southwest France said on Sunday authorities had no current plans to evacuate the UNESCO-listed city due to raging forest fires but were "ready for anything."

Radio France Internationale · Jul 27

France and Spain race to contain fires before new heatwave

Firefighters in France and Spain rushed to contain the worst wildfires in living memory Tuesday, seizing crucial hours before the arrival of another wave of searing temperatures.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 27

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Macron calls crisis meeting as monster wildfires drive 250,000 from their homes

French President Emmanuel Macron calls a crisis meeting to address uncontrolled wildfires forcing over 250,000 people to flee their homes

The Independent UK · Jul 27

"We don't want to spark disaster." Arthur 'God of Hellfire' Brown partners with Yorkshire chimney sweep to issue Public Service Announcement warning of fire dangers

Safety advice from Arthur Brown as he gears up for the release of new album Nature

Louder · Jul 27

Europe wildfires latest: Macron says France facing ‘most difficult time since WW2’ as 40C heatwave looms

Wildfires in Europe have displaced around 300,000 people this week

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Meet the brothers in Germany keeping the ancient tradition of charcoal burning alive

The Feldmer brothers are making charcoal in the traditional way of the Harz Mountains

The Independent UK · Jul 27

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What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe?

Severe wildfires can generate their own unique weather systems. One of the most striking examples of this are dangerous pyrocumulonimbus, or pyroCB, clouds

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27

France Mobilises Military as 250,000 Flee Wildfires Spreading Across Spain and France

Wildfires driven by extreme heat and strong winds threaten Bordeaux and Spain, leading to mass evacuations and international firefighting support.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

Bordeaux under threat as France and Spain battle 'unprecedented' wildfires

The fire in southwest France was about 15 kilometres away from Bordeaux on Sunday, as authorities in France and Spain battled wildfires that have forced roughly 300,000 people from their homes across both countries. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the situation in Bordeaux as "unprecedented", while Spain's Avila region suffered…

France 24 · Jul 26

UK Government offers military support to battle Cairngorms wildfire

The Scottish Government said the MoD could not provide the support it asked for but has offered alternative help.

Evening Standard · Jul 26

‘I smell like I’ve been in a barbecue’: Bordeaux resident explains what life in city is like as wildfire edges closer

Skies filled with smoke and the smell of fumes fill the city of Bordeaux as residents struggle to sleep and breathe amid raging wildfires

The Independent UK · Jul 26

The week in pictures: Wildfires rage in Europe, youth protests rock India and UK names new PM

Unprecedented wildfires swept across France and Spain, youth-led protests in India forced the country's education minister to resign and Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom's new prime minister. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

France 24 · Jul 26

Dramatic video shows wildfires raging in east London as flames destroy 10 acres of grassland

Dramatic video showed flames tearing through the grassland at Ingebourne Hill, in Rainham

Evening Standard · Jul 26

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 26

Pedro Sánchez says Spain is suffering effects of climate crisis as firefighters battle wildfires in France

Blazes near Madrid coming under control but efforts to contain huge fire near Bordeaux hampered by windy conditions while another heatwave forecast

Bangkok Post · Jul 26

Wildfires overwhelm exhausted firefighters in France and Spain

BORDEAUX, France - Fire crews in France and Spain battling unchecked wildfires that have forced more than 300,000 people to flee were overwhelmed by the task on Sunday as the unpredictable blazes continued to spread.

France 24 · Jul 26

Firefighters in France and Spain struggle to contain 'monster' wildfires

Firefighters battled throughout the night and into Monday morning to tackle "monster" wildfires in France and Spain as authorities warned of a fresh heatwave set to hit already drought-stricken areas in coming days. French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a crisis cabinet meeting to discuss the emergency on Monday morning.

Bangkok Post · Jul 26

Fires in Europe: latest developments

PARIS (FRANCE) - Here are the main developments related to the wildfires raging in Spain and France on Sunday:

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Evening Standard · Jul 25

Residents return home as Cairngorms fire no longer ‘immediate threat’

Police Scotland has lifted the major incident declaration after the fire was brought under control.

The Independent UK · Jul 25

Arsonist, 44, faces decades in prison after being convicted of starting one of California’s worst-ever wildfires

Witnesses testified that Ronnie Stout revved his engine until the car caught fire, then pushed it into a ravine, sparking flames in dry vegetation

The Independent UK · Jul 25

Firefighter becomes fourth to die in blaze near Colorado-Utah border as wildfires continue to burn

Three firefighters died at the scene of the Knowles fire

Evening Standard · Jul 25

Highlands residents 'angry, upset and frustrated' at evacuation order as wildfire rages over 10 days

Residents near Cairngorms say they were calling for an emergency incident ‘for over a week’ before it was declared

The Independent UK · Jul 25

More than 280,000 people forced to flee as devastating wildfires rip through Spain and France

Spain has declared a national emergency and France has drafted in the army as firefighters struggle to contain the infernos

Bangkok Post · Jul 25

Spain fights to 'save lives' as wildfires rage near Madrid

MADRID - Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Saturday firefighters were working to "save lives" in the wildfires raging west of Madrid, warning of a "complex" struggle with high winds expected.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25

More than 250,000 people flee wildfires in France and Spain

Hundreds of firefighters battle blazes as strong winds drive fires towards Bordeaux and smoke prompts health warnings in Madrid

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