25th July - Today's News: Over 220,000 Evacuated in French and Spanish Wildfires

More than 220,000 evacuated in France and Spain due to wildfires

Meanwhile, the police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk with parts of Strath Nethy evacuated

Wildfires and record dry conditions trigger drought in parts of Wales

Helicopter brought in to tackle wildfire as blaze seen from space

Peak District wildfire burning one month on is 'the size of a small town'

What is causing the summer wildfires?

Heatwave reveals lost archaeological sites across Wales

And in Ireland, as the Slievenamon fire continues, new laws to bring in on‑the‑spot fines for people using disposable barbecues in national parks

Wildfires up 57% in Europe in just four years, WHO warns

Wildfires near Boston Bar, B.C., merge as district says some residents still refusing to evacuate

Five family members found dead after flash flood in Utah canyon, police say

Questions asked after monsoon-like rains sweep Wellington

 

 



 

 

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