Over 4,000 firefighters, National Guard, and crews from 12+ states battled multiple wildfires across Washington state, US, on Saturday. Governor Bob Ferguson declared an emergency and burn ban as fires, including the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, burned over 250,000 acres, forcing evacuations and power outages.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reiterated his warning that climate change "kills" as wildfires devastate the country, consuming over 180,000 hectares in 2026. He calls for reducing causes and better preparation, but faces rejection from opposition parties like the conservative People's Party (PP) and far-right Vox, who question the human-driven climate crisis and criticize government management.
Gale-force winds have intensified wildfires in Greece, particularly near Porto Germeno, leading to evacuations. Meanwhile, major blazes in France and Spain are showing signs of easing or are under control, with Portugal's main fire also controlled.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced that wildfires across France, including the challenging Gironde department, are now under control thanks to emergency services and improved weather. This follows record fires in Europe, with the EU mobilizing resources through its civil defense mechanism.
Professor Marta Yebra and Adrian Webster are spearheading a project in Australia combining Indigenous knowledge with satellite data to predict and manage bushfires. As Europe faces severe wildfires, Australia's extensive experience in fire management offers crucial lessons for global adaptation to increasing fire risks.
Wildfires have displaced nearly 250,000 people in France, with Australia deploying aircraft and crew to assist. Europe faces extreme heat, fueling blazes across multiple countries including Greece and the UK, which is set for its driest July in 190 years.
Bloomberg reports that global food prices, particularly for wheat, sunflower oil, corn, and rice, may increase due to a combination of factors including the Ukraine conflict, a military conflict in the Middle East, extreme weather in Europe, and the El Nino climate phenomenon.
The Tour de France Femmes is under pressure to reroute part of its Mont Ventoux stage next Friday due to extreme wildfire risk in Provence. Organizers are in constant contact with the Vaucluse prefecture and will adapt the route if necessary, with a decision expected after a fire risk assessment on August 4.
Firefighters in southwestern France battle four active hotspots after wildfires ravaged 100,000 acres, forcing tens of thousands near Bordeaux to evacuate. A historic heatwave fuels blazes across Europe, impacting Greece, Germany, Turkey, England, Hungary, and Romania, with scientists linking conditions to climate change.
Five wildfires persist across Turkey's western and southern coasts, with the agriculture ministry warning of continued high risk next week. While 202 of 206 recent fires are controlled, residents in affected areas describe devastating losses of homes and livelihoods.
European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib calls southern Europe's destructive wildfires "the biggest wake-up call," dismissing climate sceptics. She emphasizes climate change is present, urging greater EU investment in prevention and preparedness, as cross-border requests for aid increase.
Delvonne Johnson, 32, of East Hollywood, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison and ordered to pay $64,148 restitution to FEMA for fraudulently obtaining federal disaster-relief funds by falsely claiming property damage during the January 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires.
Farmers in the UK and France are grappling with record heatwaves and droughts, leading to crop failures, water shortages, and economic struggles. Many are finding it difficult to adapt to the rapid pace of climate change, with some exploring water storage solutions amidst warnings of reservoir depletion.
Europe's historic summer wildfires, initially sparked by machinery or lightning, are escalating into megafires due to human-caused climate change, insufficient planning, and monoculture forests. Experts highlight hydroclimatic whiplash and flammable tree species as key factors, urging prevention through mixed forests and better management.
Wildfires in central Greece have led to the sea evacuation of around 500 people, mostly tourists, from Agios Vasileios in Viotia. Firefighters also battle blazes on Crete and other islands, as heatwaves create favorable conditions across southern Europe.
A senior European Central Bank policymaker, Frank Elderson, stated that the climate emergency and nature's breakdown present a dramatically growing risk to the global economy and financial stability. The ECB is increasing its monitoring of financial risks from ecosystem services destruction, with plans to publish analysis on credit loss dynamics for eurozone banks.
France continues to battle one of its worst wildfires in decades, with 40,000 businesses and 200,000 jobs in the Bordeaux-Gironde region directly or indirectly affected. The French government announced emergency support, and a meeting is scheduled to provide further assistance.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham enjoys high approval, but faces challenges from US President Donald Trump's erratic foreign policy. The article suggests a shift from US reliance to closer European cooperation for UK security and economic resilience, challenging post-war orthodoxies and the legacy of Brexit.
Thousands have been evacuated on the Greek island of Crete due to wildfires fanned by strong winds, menacing tourist resorts and villages. Two firefighters died on Crete and one on the mainland. Fires also rage in Spain, Portugal, and France, with record land burnt and more hot weather expected.
France and Spain battle 'unprecedented' wildfires with over 320,000 evacuated; leaders warn of climate emergency as heat wave looms
A massive wildfire in south-west France, four times the size of Paris, threatens to intensify with rising temperatures and strong winds, as three firefighters died in Greece and over 330,000 were evacuated across France and Spain amid a severe heatwave and drought affecting southern Europe.
Wildfires in France's Gironde region force tens of thousands to flee as temperatures soar to 40°C, with firefighters and volunteers battling to contain the infernos.
Three Greek firefighters have died battling wildfires in Crete and the Peloponnese, while Spain and France face a fourth heatwave with major wildfires. Over 207,000 hectares burned in Spain this year, with the Burgohondo fire near Madrid being the largest recorded.
A 21-year-old student, Yanis Sharif, rescued his aunt and two young cousins from their home in Saint-Jean d'Illac as toxic wildfires forced hundreds of thousands to flee southwest France.
