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Heatwave fuels deadly wildfires across Europe
Wildfires fueled by an intense heatwave have forced evacuations and destroyed forests across Greece, Portugal, Spain, and France, as firefighters continue efforts to contain the blazes. Kristina Harazim has the story.
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Korea Times News
· Jul 6, 2026
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke
Irish Mirror
· Jul 6, 2026
Chaos for Irish tourists as wildfires rip through Spain, France and Greece
Wildfires are raging across southern Europe, with thousands of people evacuated and emergency services tackling fast-spreading flames across popular holiday destinations in Spain, Greece, France and Portugal
The West Australian
· Jul 8, 2026
Firefighter dies while battling blaze in French Alps
Wildfires have raged for days across southern Europe, with the blazes claiming the life of a firefighter in France's Savoie region.
The Independent
· Jul 10, 2026
Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds over the last decade. It’s only getting worse
More deaths are coming from wildfires
Daily Mail
· Jul 11, 2026
Wildfires tear through Europe amid sweltering heatwaves as dozens remain missing in Spain after deaths surged by nearly a third in France
Wildfires tear through Europe amid sweltering heatwaves as dozens remain missing in Spain after deaths surged by nearly a third in France
Sweden Herald
· Jun 26, 2026
High fire risk in many parts of Sweden in the wake of the heat wave
High fire risk in many parts of Sweden in the wake of the heat wave
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Related coverage for "Heatwave fuels deadly wildfires across Europe": Korea Times News — Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke. Irish Mirror — Chaos for Irish tourists as wildfires rip through Spain, France and Greece. The West Australian — Firefighter dies while battling blaze in French Alps. The Independent — Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds over the last decade. It’s only getting worse. Daily Mail — Wildfires tear through Europe amid sweltering heatwaves as dozens remain missing in Spain after deaths surged by nearly a third in France. Sweden Herald — High fire risk in many parts of Sweden in the wake of the heat wave