Wildfires in Europe kill three people as thousands forced to flee A victim in Spain suffers serious burns, while the others were killed while fighting fires in Spain and Montenegro. Al Jazeera · Aug 12, 2025
Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures France, Spain, Greece and Turkey are all battling wildfires as a new heatwave brings record temperatures surpassing 42 degrees Celsius. Euronews · Aug 9, 2025
Turkey Battles Wildfires As Heatwave Grips Med Firefighters battled blazes across Turkey on Monday as the country sweltered in a summer heatwave across much of the Mediterranean, with wildfires leading to at least 14 deaths in the country in the past week. International Business Times · Jul 28, 2025
One of 10 people killed battling wildfires in Turkey was married just days before Tolunay Kocaman had just got back from his honeymoon when he lost his life tackling the blaze The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025
Wildfire kills 10 firefighters and rescue workers in Turkey The fatalities bring Turkey's wildfire death toll this year to 13, as experts warn that deadly blazes fuelled by strong winds, extreme heat and dry conditions will become more common due to climate change. Euronews · Jul 24, 2025
Wildfire kills 10 firefighters, rescue workers in Turkiye amid extreme heat Local media report that 24 firefighters and rescuers were trapped by the wildfire, and victims were ‘burned alive’. Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2025
Turkey wildfires leave 10 dead and 14 in hospital Ten firefighters and rescue workers have died while battling a wildfire in northwestern Turkey The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025
Turkiye battles wildfires in Izmir for second day, 50,000 people evacuated Izmir’s airport suspends flights, and authorities evacuate residents as strong winds fan blaze in the western province. Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2025
Wildfires rage in western Turkey for a 3rd straight day exacerbated by windy and dry weather Authorities say wildfires are raging across western Turkey for a third straight day exacerbated by high winds and warm temperatures The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2024
Thousands forced to evacuate as wildfires rage in western Turkey Nearly 4,000 residents in the region have been moved to safety and six arrested for alleged sabotage, authorities said. Al Jazeera · Aug 17, 2024
Wildfires in western Turkey threaten homes on city outskirts and war memorials at Gallipoli site Firefighters are tackling blazes across Turkey as dry, hot and windy weather conditions cause a series of fires The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024
Major wildfires sweeping through forests in Greece force evacuations near Athens and the northeast Major wildfires burning for days in northeastern Greece and on the fringes of the country’s capital are incinerating forests and forcing more evacuations The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023