Fighting Fires With Figures, These Experts Are Trying to Stop Europe from Burning

A team of engineers, foresters and scientists is helping the continent prepare for wildfires from a giant science park in Italy. Their arsenal includes satellites, weather models and expert analysis.

By Jeanna Smialek

The Australian tree supercharging global wildfires

As Europe experiences another summer of extreme heat and wildfire warnings, one tree imported from Australia is coming under renewed scrutiny across the world: eucalyptus.

Wildfires rage across Spain as heatwave fuels flames

At least 11 people have died as wildfires spread across Spain, with firefighters battling flames from the south to the north of the country and evacuations underway in several areas. The blazes come amid a severe heatwave, with temperatures above 40°C recorded across Spain and strong winds making efforts to contain the fires more difficult.

By FRANCE24

Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds over the last decade. It’s only getting worse

More deaths are coming from wildfires

By Corina Pons

4 burnt alive in car, 7 die fleeing on foot in deadly Spain wildfire

At least eleven people died after a wildfire swept through southern Spain overnight. Authorities reported four victims were found inside a vehicle near the mountains. Seven others died after abandoning their cars and attempting to flee on foot. Spain has long grappled with devastating wildfires exacerbated by strong winds and heat. The nation experienced record-breaking heat in June, contributing to excess deaths.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Greek Myth Summer Continues as Mediawan Rolls Out Kinetic Content Gameshow ‘Trojan Horse’ Across Europe

It’s the summer for Greek mythology. While Christopher Nolan’s screen adaptation of Homer’s epic “The Odyssey” is set to take the box office by storm, French producer Mediawan is rolling out a high-concept unscripted format called “Trojan Horse.” Created by Kinetic Content, Mediawan has secured option rights to the original show, which it is now […]

By K.J. Yossman

Wildfires in southern Spain kill 12, emergency agency says

By Akanksha Khushi

At least 12 killed as over 100 firefighters battle wildfires raging across southern Spain

Spaish Presidency, Health, and Emergencies Minister Antonio Sanz called the fire "the most devastating fire to date in our region" and described the situation as an "unprecedented tragedy".

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 […]

Forest fire kills at least 12 in southern Spain

Andalusia’s acting minister for Health, the Presidency and Emergencies describes blaze as an ‘unprecedented tragedy’

By Anadolu Agency