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Smoke Rises as Wildfires Sweep Southwest France
Thick smoke rises over buildings in Ille-sur-Têt as wildfires advance through southwest France. #France
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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.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 6, 2026
Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France
ILLE-SUR-TET – A wildfire burning out of control in southwestern France has forced the evacuation of over 10,000 people from two dozen small towns and villages near the Spanish border and officials said strong winds on Monday would further fan the blaze. The European Union said on Monday it was sending four waterbombing aircraft to [] The post Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
Wildfires continue across southern France as 30 blazes burn, 2,000 firefighters deployed
Wildfires continue across southern France as 30 blazes burn, 2,000 firefighters deployed
TRT World
· Jul 10, 2026
Wildfires hit Spain as France braces for extreme heat
Wildfires are spreading rapidly across Spain, forcing evacuations and leaving several people dead, while France has activated its highest heat alert as temperatures are expected to reach 41°C. Paul Hawkins has the story.
BERNAMA
· Jun 24, 2026
World : Fire Breaks Out At Madrid Skyscraper Torre Moeve
MADRID, June 24 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- A fire broke out at Madrid's Torre Moeve, Spain's second-tallest skyscraper, on Tuesday, sending plumes of smoke into the sky that were visible from across the city, Xinhua reported.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 4, 2026
France wildfire causes freeway chaos
A wildfire has broken out near a freeway in southern France. Vehicles could be seen driving through plumes of smoke while emergency planes dropped water onto the blaze near the city of Beziers. Firefighters attempted to stop traffic on the highway and were removing people from their cars. Parts of southern France are on high alert for wildfires in the coming days after a recent record-breaking heatwave in the country.
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Related coverage for "Smoke Rises as Wildfires Sweep Southwest France": Times of India — More than 1,200 hectares burnt! Firefighters battle southern France wildfires after deadly heatwave. Egyptian Gazette — Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France. Sweden Herald — Wildfires continue across southern France as 30 blazes burn, 2,000 firefighters deployed. TRT World — Wildfires hit Spain as France braces for extreme heat. BERNAMA — World : Fire Breaks Out At Madrid Skyscraper Torre Moeve. Sky News Australia — France wildfire causes freeway chaos