Thousands have been evacuated in southwest France and near Madrid as wildfires spread during one of Europe’s hottest summers on record. Officials in both countries are linking the crisis to extreme heat, dry conditions and strong winds.
Tourists and residents in south-west France and central Spain have been evacuated as raging wildfires spread in extreme heat and wind. Authorities have deployed military and emergency resources while flights to Bordeaux and Madrid remain unaffected.
Wildfires in western France and central Spain have forced more than 250,000 people to evacuate, killed at least one man near Valencia, and killed three firefighters in Europe this week. EU aircraft, the French army and Spanish emergency services are being deployed as the blazes spread near Bordeaux and Madrid.
A major incident has been declared in Cairngorms National Park as a 10-day wildfire forces evacuations in Nethy Bridge, with locals criticizing the delayed response and communication from authorities.
Massive wildfires continue to burn across parts of France and Spain, leading to the evacuation of tens of thousands, including the entire Cap Ferret peninsula. Authorities in both countries have declared emergencies and France has requested assistance from European Union neighbors to combat the blazes.
Spain's government declared a national emergency due to wildfires in the central Madrid region, forcing 10,000 evacuations. Simultaneously, around 40,000 people fled blazes in southern France, described by Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez as the largest of the season, ravaging over 10,000 hectares and destroying 80 homes.
French authorities have ordered the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula and other areas, displacing tens of thousands as an "XXL fire" rages in Gironde. Spain has also declared a national emergency due to out-of-control wildfires near Madrid, with both nations battling extreme conditions.
Brutal heat and a marine heatwave in southern Europe have triggered intense wildfires in France and Spain, forcing approximately 30,000 people, including thousands of tourists, to evacuate. Authorities in both countries are deploying resources as record-breaking temperatures and land burned exacerbate the crisis.
Over 20,000 residents and holidaymakers have been evacuated from southwest France due to raging wildfires near Bordeaux, with 800 firefighters battling the blaze. The fire, possibly started by a brush-clearing machine, has scorched 3,400 hectares, exacerbated by France's third heatwave and strong winds, prompting EU aerial support.
Over 10,000 people evacuated in southwestern France due to a rapid wildfire near Bordeaux, while Spain battles one of its largest blazes on record, burning 32,000 hectares. Southern Europe faces widespread wildfires and heatwaves, with Italy, Greece, and Cyprus also affected, and the UK experiencing prolonged dry weather.
Wildfires in France's Gironde region have led to 12,000 evacuations and destroyed 3,400 hectares. Fires also rage in Spain and Italy, with firefighter deaths reported in Sicily and near Bordeaux. Temperatures are rising, exacerbating the situation across southern Europe.
Over 10,000 people evacuated from southwestern France due to a rapid wildfire near Bordeaux, while other blazes rage across Spain, Italy, and Greece, fueled by heatwaves, prompting calls for climate action from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Wildfires continue to rage across south-west France, leading to 12,000 evacuations and destroying over 2,400 hectares. Italy is also battling significant blazes, with one firefighter dying in Sicily, while Spain warns of extreme fire risk amid high temperatures and record heatwaves across Europe.
Wildfires are raging across Sicily, southwestern France, and central Spain, claiming the lives of three firefighters and prompting thousands of evacuations. In Sicily, 50 fires persist, battled by 6,000 personnel, with extreme temperatures and dry soil exacerbating the situation.
Fast-moving wildfires destroyed two First Nations communities in Ontario, Canada, forcing self-evacuations without government help or emergency alerts. Nearly 2,000 people from 13 communities, mostly First Nations, have been evacuated as leaders accuse the province of disorganization and inadequate support.
A wildfire near Frejus, France, forced evacuations and scorched 180 hectares due to strong winds and drought. Europe faces extreme wildfire risks and "more deadly weeks ahead" from heatwaves, with thousands of excess deaths already recorded.
A massive fire in Drammen, Norway, destroyed over 100 homes, forcing hundreds to evacuate. Described as the largest residential fire in Norway's modern history, it started in a townhouse and spread rapidly to neighboring homes and forests.
A fire on a railway embankment in Walthamstow, east London, has led to the evacuation of residents. Around 125 firefighters tackled the blaze, which affected a house, gardens, sheds, and the embankment, causing disruption to the Weaver Overground line. No injuries were reported.
Flash floods caused by a cloudburst in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, inundated hotels and huts, damaged roads, power infrastructure, and agricultural fields. Around 11 villages were affected, causing panic among locals and tourists.
A major wildfire on Conwy Mountain and Sychnant Pass has forced evacuations in rural communities. Firefighters are tackling the blaze under challenging conditions, with operations expected to continue for some time. Residents are advised to close windows and doors, and avoid the area.
Tropical Storm Bavi, after causing widespread evacuations and flight cancellations along China's east coast, has moved inland over Anhui province. While some services are resuming, high winds and heavy rain are expected to persist.
Tropical Storm Bavi made landfall in eastern China, bringing heavy rain and strong winds after nearly two million people were evacuated. The storm, the strongest to hit China this year, caused widespread disruption to transportation, including flight and train cancellations.
A fast-spreading brush fire ignited Friday afternoon in a remote high desert region of Los Angeles County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings. The blaze reached 2,200 acres amid dry and scorching hot conditions, with temperatures nearing 100F.
Typhoon Bavi has caused at least 15 deaths in the Philippines due to landslides. The storm, the largest in over 30 years for Taiwan, is approaching the island with high winds and heavy rainfall, prompting evacuations and preparations. It is also expected to impact eastern China and Japan.
