European wildfires expose shortage of Canadair water-bomber planes

Lack of amphibious aircraft sparks political backlash as France and Spain fight blazes

As Spain battles wildfires, its politicians battle over climate change's role

Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. The country is bracing for another round of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to top 100 degrees Fahrenheit starting Wednesday.

By Miguel Macias

Drone video shows homes reduced to ashes, rubble by wildfire in southwestern France

A massive wildfire in southwestern France has left parts of the town of Biscarrosse in ruins, with drone footage from Tuesday revealing burnt homes and forest. Fires across France have forced the unprecedented evacuation of tens of thousands of people.

EU civil protection mechanism: coordinating Europe's firefighters

French President Emmanuel Macron has activated the EU civil protection mechanism to help combat devastating wildfires. The system has become increasingly effective, yet it will reach its limits in the summer of 2026.

France braces for fresh evacuations as Spain eases wildfire restrictions

Residents began returning to fire-ravaged communities west of Madrid after officials lifted some evacuation orders, while authorities in southwestern France warned a looming heatwave could reignite major blazes and force thousands more from their homes.

By FRANCE 24

Ed Miliband to visit France and Spain as both countries experience devastating wildfires

Mr Miliband will extend the UK's solidarity in the wake of the destruction

By Rhiannon James

‘It’s like a vortex’: Bordeaux’s Irish community on wildfires raging in France

‘It’s not a normal forest fire’, says Derry-born evacuee Alistair Burke as operation to fight blaze goes on

By Naomi O’Leary

Cyprus braces for 40C heat as clear skies continue

Temperatures inland are set to reach 40C on Wednesday, with mainly clear skies across Cyprus as a seasonal low-pressure system continues to affect the island. The weather will remain fine throughout the day, with light north-easterly to south-easterly winds in the morning becoming south-westerly to north-westerly by the afternoon at force 3 to 4 Beaufort. Winds […]

People evacuating their homes in Bordeaux as French wildfires force 220,000 to flee – ‘the air is unbreathable’

Temperatures to reach 37C this week, with heatwave conditions returning

By James C Reynolds

'Not out of danger': Spain's wildfire evacuees return home as France fears flame spread

As Spain gives the green light for evacuees in 13 regions to return, France faces continued tinderbox conditions.

CNA Explains: What are fire clouds, and why are they making Europe's wildfires more dangerous?

Wildfires can become so intense that they create their own weather. Here's what you need to know about pyrocumulonimbus clouds and why they are raising alarm in Europe.

Wildfire Paros island: New 112 alerts as the fire burns on Paros; Four more areas evacuated, stronger winds expected

Firefighters are continuing to battle the large wildfire on Paros overnight using ground crews only, as aerial firefighting operations were suspended after nightfall The post Wildfire Paros island: New 112 alerts as the fire burns on Paros; Four more areas evacuated, stronger winds expected appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Electra Delavogia

Climate Change Driving Longer Wildfire Seasons, Iceland Meteorologist Warns

The severe wildfires sweeping southern Europe are a direct consequence of climate change, according to an Icelandic Meteorological Office expert, who says rising temperatures are also increasing the risk of vegetation fires in Iceland. Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes as wildfires burn in France and Spain, with blazes approaching [...]… The post Climate Change Driving Longer Wildfire Seasons, Iceland Meteorologist Warns appeared first on Iceland Review.

By Michael Chapman