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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Landulf IV, Lombard prince passed away. In 1478, Giulio d'Este, illegitimate son of Italian noble (died 1561) was born. In 1814, The Carabinieri, the national gendarmerie of Italy, is established. In 1905, Alfredo M. Santos, Filipino general (died 1990) was born. In 1918, Alberto Ascari, Italian race car driver (died 1955) was born. In 1933, Piero Manzoni, Italian artist (died 1963) was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
How badly is your Italian region affected by wildfires?

With several parts of Italy under wildfire warnings this week as temperatures push 42C, here’s how to check the forest fire risk in your area.
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Al Arabiya English
· Jul 12, 2026
Aerial View Reveals Wildfire’s Toll on Spain
Aerial footage released by Spain’s Civil Guard reveals the extent of the wildfire damage across the Almería region. The blaze swept through thousands of hectares of hills and valleys, burning vegetation, homes, and infrastructure, while some properties were narrowly spared, Spanish civil authorities say. #Spain
Daily Finland
· Jul 4, 2026
Wildfire rages in northeastern Spain, scorching 2,300 hectares of land
A large wildfire broke out Friday evening in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia, remaining out of control with approximately 2,300 hectares of land burned, reported Xinhua. Nearly 10,000 residents in multiple municipalities in Girona province have been evacuated or ordered to shelter in place due to the blaze, and several roads have been temporarily closed. All residents have been reported safe. Strong winds have hampered firefighting efforts and triggered secondary blazes, causing the fire to spread rapidly and reach a nearby nature reserve. Local fire services have deployed more than 400 firefighters, along with multiple helicopters and firefighting aircraft. Spain's Military Emergency Unit has sent 200 soldiers and 60 vehicles to reinforce the response. Ferran Garcia, head of firefighting operations in the Girona region, said the fire may have grown beyond firefighters' capacity to extinguish, adding that their priority is to contain the blaze as much as possible and minimize damage. Citing local police, Spanish media reported that a worker has been detained on suspicion of arson. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been sparked by machinery used during roadwork. The case remains under investigation.
Egypt Independent
· Jul 13, 2026
Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe
Nearly 20 people are still unaccounted for after a wildfire ripped through a tinder-dry area close to Spain’s Mediterranean coast on Thursday, according to regional officials. At least 12 people were killed by the rapidly spreading blaze, and four received severe burns. The wildfire – near Almeria on the Mediterranean – is the first in The post Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Local Italy
· Jul 8, 2026
What to do and what to avoid if you see a wildfire in Italy
Deadly wildfires are unfortunately common in Italy's summer months. Here's some advice if you happen to see one, and tips for how you can help to prevent them.
TRT World
· Jul 6, 2026
Wildfires rage across Europe, forcing thousands to flee homes
Wildfires continue to ravage large areas of Europe, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Nearly 50 thousand acres of land have been burned so far. Parts of Portugal, Spain, France and Greece have been the worst affected, with warnings that some areas could still see temperatures of 40 degrees celsius ,as a record-breaking heatwave continues. Victoria Innes reports.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 11, 2026
Spain’s Deadliest Wildfire in Years Kills 12 in Andalusia, Fire Still Burning in Almeria
Wildfires tore through Andalusia's Almeria province killing twelve people and leaving nineteen missing as the blaze spread from Los Gallardos. Regional officials called it the most devastating fire in recent memory as 300 emergency personnel battled the flames.
Euro Weekly News
· Jul 13, 2026
One more life lost: 93-year-old British woman dies after Spain wildfire
A deadly wildfire that tore through the hills of Almería has become one of Spain’s worst fire disasters in recent []
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 11, 2026
Spanish firefighters turn to offensive against deadly Almeria blaze
Firefighters in Spain’s southeastern Almería province would start to beat back one of the country’s deadliest wildfires on Saturday, an emergency services chief said, though more villages had been evacuated as a precaution overnight. Fanned by winds, the fire spread rapidly on Friday, engulfing victims as they tried to flee. Autopsies have been conducted on all 12 bodies recovered [] The post Spanish firefighters turn to offensive against deadly Almeria blaze appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
The Standard
· Jul 13, 2026
Heatwave fuels 19 wildfires across UK as more health warnings issued
Emergency services are currently dealing with 19 wildfire incidents in England and Wales as the Met Office forecasts highs of 33C.
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 6, 2026
Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in Portugal
Athens, July 6: Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal and Greece Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending r...
Medical Daily
· Jun 29, 2026
The 2026 Wildfire Season Has Burned Double the Normal Acreage: Here's the Documented Health Toll
2026 wildfires have burned 2.4 million acres by June, double the average. Wildfire PM2.5 is linked to asthma, heart disease, preterm birth, and child brain development. Here's what to do.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
Multiple wildfires break out on Italian island of Sicily
Aircraft, helicopters, and emergency crews deployed as flames affect dozens of hectares across greater Palermo region
Proto Thema - English
· Jun 30, 2026
Oreokastro wildfire threatens homes near Thessaloniki as Liti is evacuated; one man found dead
A major wildfire was continuing to burn on Tuesday afternoon in the Oreokastro municipality, north of Thessaloniki, after breaking out in the Derveni area and spreading rapidly towards Liti. Greek authorities sent a 112 emergency alert ordering residents in Liti to evacuate towards the village football ground, as flames moved close to the first homes [] The post Oreokastro wildfire threatens homes near Thessaloniki as Liti is evacuated; one man found dead appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Euronews
· Jul 6, 2026
Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee
A wildfire in Castellon, eastern Spain, forces 500 evacuations as firefighters and aircraft battle flames spreading across the Valencia region.
ArabNews
· Jul 10, 2026
Wildfires in southern Spain kill 12, emergency agency says
Twelve people were killed in a wildfire in Almeria in southern Spain, with 150 firefighters working to put out the blaze, the Emergency Agency of Andalucía said early on Friday. Minister of the Presidency, Health, and Emergencies Antonio Sanz called the fire “the most devastating fire to date in our region” and described the situation as an “unprecedented tragedy.” Earlier, there were reports of six deaths from the wildfire.
Times of India
· Jul 2, 2026
More than 1,200 hectares burnt! Firefighters battle southern France wildfires after deadly heatwave
On Thursday, southern France faced intense wildfires that scorched more than 1,200 hectares, ignited by strong winds and dry conditions following a severe heatwave. The most significant blaze occurred in Aude, close to Spain, devouring 900 hectares. Firefighters, supported by water-bombing aircraft, fought bravely to control the situation, and thankfully, no casualties have been reported.
The West Australian
· Jul 6, 2026
Wildfires raging in Portugal, Greece and Spain
Wildfires are burning in Portugal, Spain and Greece as firefighters, reinforced by volunteers and specialised teams, battle blazes fanned by strong winds.
teleSUR English
· Jun 21, 2026
Fire Consumes 200 Hectares of Native Forest in Northwest Argentina
A fire that started two weeks ago has already consumed some 200 hectares of native forests in the Argentine province of Salta, in the northwest of the country, where firefighters are working to try to control the flames, official sources reported this Sunday. According to the Federal Emergency Agency, the focus of the fire near []
Associated Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Wildfire in eastern Spain forces evacuation of 500 residents from homes
A wildfire in Castellon, Valencia, forced evacuation of 500 residents from their homes. Regional authorities were battling a wildfire in Soneja in eastern Spain after it broke out Sunday afternoon. Across Europe, hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday. #shorts #spain #wildfire #evacuation #europe
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 5, 2026
Portugal, Greece and Spain battle fast-moving wildfires, toxic smoke prompts warnings
Athens, July.5 (SANA) Hundreds of firefighters continued battling major wildfires across Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday, with Portugal receiving firefighting reinforcements from Spain and Italy as crews worked o contain a blaze that has burned for more than three days. In Greece, authorities warned residents in parts of Thessaloniki to stay indoors because of []
South China Morning Post
· Jul 5, 2026
Fires ravage France, Spain, Portugal forests as Europe’s temperatures rise again
Hundreds of firefighters battled forest infernos in France, Spain and Portugal on Sunday as temperatures rose again in heatwave-scarred Europe. The latest wildfires have already devastated more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) of land – twice the size of Manhattan – across the three countries where temperatures in some places were predicted to touch 40°C on Sunday. Authorities registered thousands of excess deaths during one of Europe’s worst heatwaves in June, and with more extreme weather...
Le Monde
· Jul 12, 2026
Pauline Vilain-Carlotti, geographer: 'The intensity of wildfires, which seems unprecedented, could become the new norm'
In an interview with Le Monde, the environmental management specialist says wildfire risks, until now mainly limited to the Mediterranean region, are likely to increase and spread across France.
The Independent
· Jun 29, 2026
Tributes paid to three Helitack firefighters who died battling Snyder Fire in Colorado
Their deaths underscore the escalating peril of wildfires across the West, fueled by months of arid conditions and a record lack of winter snow in some regions
The Local France
· Jul 27, 2023
Do heatwaves cause wildfires in France?
France, like its Mediterranean neighbours, is seeing an increasing number of severe wildfires - so how does this connect to heatwaves and rising temperatures?
Kathimerini
· Jul 1, 2026
Wildfire in central Greece triggers huge response, evacuation orders
A wildfire raging through forest and farmland near the village of Kalapodi in central Greece forced evacuation orders for two villages in the area Wednesday, a day after a blaze killed two people in northern Greece.
South Africa Today
· Jun 28, 2026
Fire surge in 2025 threatened isolated peoples in Brazil
In 2025, fires caused a significant spike in forest loss in Indigenous territories in Brazil that are home to peoples living in voluntary isolation: Alto Turiaçu, Uru-Eu-Wau-Wau, and Apiaká do Pontal e Isolados. According to data from Global Forest Watch, fires were responsible for nearly all of the forest loss in each of the territories, []
Hindustan Times
· Jun 28, 2026
Winthrop fire: Evacuations ongoing around Hamilton Ranch Loop as wildfire spreads; check map, visuals
A wildfire near Winthrop, Washington, prompted Level 3 evacuations as flames threatened homes. Level 2 warnings remain in effect for the town and nearby areas.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 11, 2026
Hundreds of firefighters deployed as deadly wildfire sweeps Spain
Firefighters in Spain are working to control a large wildfire. Emergency services have been deployed near the village of Bedar, where authorities have confirmed 12 fatalities. Efforts are ongoing as crews work to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby areas.
Costa News
· Jul 31, 2024
Residents evacuated in forest fire
A serious forest fire is affecting a mountainous area of inland Alicante province. More than 100 people have been evacuated from their homes in Penaguila. The blaze broke out at around 15.00 yesterday close to the water purification station in Benasau, where work was taking place. In their report at 08.00 this morning, the regional []
ABC News
· Jul 5, 2026
A fast-moving wildfire near Greece's Thessaloniki sparks evacuations as smoke blankets suburbs
A fast-moving wildfire has broken out near Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, prompting evacuations in three suburbs
Libya Update News
· Jun 23, 2026
More Than 100 Fires Recorded in Al Jabal Al Akhdar During June
Al Jabal al Akhdar - The head of the National Safety Authority's Al Jabal al Akhdar branch, Suleiman Mheimid, announced that 107 fires were recorded across the branch’s areas during June. He said firefighting teams managed to respond to and control all incidents as part of ongoing efforts to protect lives, property, and vegetation. Mheimid... Read more Source The post More Than 100 Fires Recorded in Al Jabal Al Akhdar During June appeared first on Libya Update News.
ArcaMax
· Jun 25, 2026
Miami-Dade firefighters pull out of once massive wildfires as blazes near end
MIAMI — For nearly two weeks, wildfires — the first of which was spawned along Krome Avenue from a lightning strike and split into two blazes spanning over 22,000 acres — have suffocated neighborhoods in western Miami-Dade County. Now, Miami...
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
HESPRESS English
· Jul 12, 2026
Deadly Spain wildfire stabilised: regional government
A wildfire that killed at least 12 people in the southern Spain has been stabilised, the head of the regional government of Andalusia, Juan Manuel Moreno, said Sunday. “Good news. After several very difficult days” firefighters have declared the blaze in the municipality of Los Gallardos stabilised, he wrote on X, adding the roughly 1,000 [] The post Deadly Spain wildfire stabilised: regional government appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
Extreme wildfire risk in parts of Sweden as dry weather raises fire danger
Extreme wildfire risk in parts of Sweden as dry weather raises fire danger
Palo Alto Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Grass fire contained in the foothills near Portola Valley-Palo Alto border
Firefighters were working to put out a two-alarm vegetation fire that was reported just before 4:45 p.m. on Monday evening on Arastradero Road between Alpine Road in Portola Valley and Page Mill Road in Palo Alto. The fire was contained about two hours later, accoridng to fire officials.
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