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Wildfires
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Global Ocean Temperatures Hit Record Highs During Hottest July
Global sea surface temperatures reached record highs in July, fueled by climate change and emerging El Niño conditions, causing severe heatwaves and droughts across Europe.
France faces a surge in wildfire arrests amid questions of accountability
France is grappling with record-breaking wildfires and a controversial wave of 420 arrests, raising concerns about legal overreach and the true causes of the destruction.
World War II explosives uncovered in French village following wildfires
A forest fire in the French village of Le Porge has exposed 400 buried World War II munitions, causing unexpected explosions and complicating the recovery efforts following the blaze.
Washington Wildfires Cause Mass Evacuations for 60,000 Residents
Around 60,000 people have been displaced as intense wildfires tear through Washington state, destroying hundreds of buildings and prompting a request for federal assistance.
Two dead after mid-air collision of firefighting helicopters in Greece
Two crew members died and two survived after their firefighting helicopters collided mid-air in Greece during operations against a large wildfire.
Integrating Indigenous Wisdom and Advanced Technology to Tackle Australian Bushfires
Australia is combatting the threat of extreme wildfires by merging cutting-edge technology with thousands of years of Indigenous fire management wisdom.
Mass Evacuations Across Crete as Wildfires Plague Southern Europe
Thousands of people have been evacuated from Crete as powerful winds fuel out-of-control wildfires, resulting in the tragic deaths of three Greek firefighters.
French fire brigades battle extreme heat to curb wildfires
French firefighting teams are facing intense heat and volatile conditions as they work to contain wildfires ravaging the Gironde region, where thousands have been forced to flee.
Spanish residents return home as looming heatwave sparks wildfire concerns
Thousands of Spanish evacuees are heading home as officials warn that an approaching heatwave could trigger new wildfires across the region.
Gironde wildfire surge intensifies as France prepares for record heat
Firefighters in the Gironde region are struggling to contain wildfires as France prepares for a new, intense heatwave, with thousands evacuated and homes destroyed.