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Greece battles new wildfire near Athens as strong winds fuel flames

A new forest fire broke out southeast of Athens on Monday, prompting a large emergency response as powerful winds complicated efforts to contain the flames in the Attica region. The blaze was reported near Kouvaras, around 60 kilometers southeast of the Greek capital. Firefighters said winds exceeding......

Gironde fire chief denies claims resources were diverted from Le Porge during wildfire

The head of the Gironde Fire and Rescue Service has rejected allegations that emergency resources were redirected away from the community of Le Porge during one of France's most destructive wildfires, responding to growing criticism from residents who say their town was left inadequately protected. Marc......

European Union records worst wildfire season on record as burned area surpasses 435,000 hectares

The European Union has recorded its most severe wildfire season for this point in the year, with nearly 435,000 hectares of land destroyed by fires since the beginning of 2026. According to data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), the affected area has already exceeded the levels......

Portugal places several regions on highest wildfire alert as fire risk intensifies

Portuguese authorities have raised wildfire warnings across several parts of the country after weather conditions significantly increased the risk of forest fires. According to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), several municipalities in northern, central, and southern Portugal have......

Greek firefighters battle fifth day of major wildfire northwest of Athens

Greek emergency services remain engaged in an intensive operation to contain a major wildfire northwest of Athens, as firefighters entered a fifth consecutive day of battling flames that continue to threaten parts of western Attica. Authorities say the fire remains active, although emergency crews are......

Greece deploys water bombers as wildfires threaten areas near Athens

Greece has deployed additional aerial firefighting resources as authorities continue battling several major wildfires near Athens, with water-bombing aircraft joining ground crews after weather conditions briefly improved enough to allow operations. The intervention comes one day after the death of......

Wildfires spread across Greece as damage continues to mount

Greece is facing an escalating wildfire crisis as multiple fires continue to spread across different regions, causing extensive damage to forests, farmland, and residential areas. Emergency services remain on high alert as firefighters battle several active fronts amid challenging weather conditions. Thousands......

Wildfires devastate Washington state as hundreds of homes and buildings are destroyed

Fast-moving wildfires have destroyed hundreds of homes and structures in and around Spokane, in the US state of Washington, forcing large-scale evacuations as emergency crews continue battling multiple active blazes. Local authorities described the destruction as extensive, warning that damage assessments......

Greece battles devastating wildfires as more than 12,000 hectares burn

Greece is confronting one of its most intense wildfire outbreaks of the summer, with more than 12,000 hectares of forests and agricultural land destroyed in the past week as extreme weather conditions continue to fuel rapidly spreading fires. High winds reaching up to 100 km/h and exceptionally dry......