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France unveils €438 million forest investment plan to tackle wildfires and climate risks

The French government is preparing to launch a new national forest strategy backed by €438 million in funding, reinforcing efforts to protect woodlands increasingly threatened by wildfires, drought and the broader impacts of climate change. The initiative, expected to be officially presented on......

Trump demands compensation from Canada over Ontario wildfire smoke impact

US President Donald Trump has called on Canada to consider compensating the United States for the effects of smoke caused by major wildfires in Ontario, which affected air quality across several American border regions. Trump said he raised the issue with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, urging......

Canada prepares emergency evacuation as wildfires spread smoke across North America

Canadian authorities are preparing to evacuate the remote community of Fort Hope in northwestern Ontario as rapidly spreading wildfires threaten the area and send dense smoke across large parts of North America. The evacuation operation will involve the Canadian Armed Forces, which is deploying aircraft......

Spain battles major wildfire as more than 12,000 hectares burned in Aragon

A major wildfire in northeastern Spain has destroyed more than 12,000 hectares of land and continues to pose a significant threat as strong winds increase the risk of further spread, regional authorities warned on Friday. The blaze, which began on Wednesday near Zaragoza in the Aragon region, remained......

Spain records its hottest start to summer since weather records began in 1961

Spain has experienced its hottest start to summer since national weather records began in 1961, following two intense heatwaves that pushed temperatures well above seasonal averages, according to the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET). Meteorological officials reported that nearly every day......

France launches forest donation campaigns as wildfires threaten natural areas

As wildfires continue to affect several regions of France, charitable organizations and environmental groups are mobilizing to support the long-term recovery and protection of forests. The Fondation de France and the Fondation du patrimoine have launched donation campaigns aimed at helping restore damaged......

Wildfires disrupt French transport network as A6 closure and train delays continue

Travel conditions remained difficult across parts of France on Tuesday, July 14, as ongoing wildfires combined with extreme heat caused further disruptions on both rail and road networks. Thousands of holiday travelers faced delays after several fires forced authorities to restrict traffic on major routes,......

Unprecedented heatwave fuels major wildfires near Paris

France is battling one of its most severe heatwaves in recent years as soaring temperatures continue to fuel large wildfires, including a major blaze in the historic Fontainebleau Forest south of Paris. The fire spread rapidly across hundreds of hectares, prompting a large-scale emergency response......

Family challenges official account after Belgian man dies in Spain’s deadly Almería wildfires

The son of a Belgian businessman who died during the devastating wildfires in southeastern Spain has questioned the official version of events, saying emergency authorities did not instruct his father or other residents to remain indoors as the fire rapidly spread through the Almería province. The......