10,000 people evacuated as wildfire tears through southern France

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Jul 5 – Jul 11

3 articles|3 sources

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Associated Press (AP)Yesterday

Hundreds of firefighters battle a wildfire in Portugal, while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Hundreds of firefighters are battling significant wildfires in both Portugal and Greece. In Portugal, a large blaze in the Vouzela area has burned approximately 12,000 hectares, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to assist. In Greece, a wildfire near Thessaloniki engulfed a recycling plant, prompting authorities to warn residents to stay indoors due to toxic smoke. Firefighters are working to contain this blaze, which damaged businesses and homes. A 76-year-old man has been arrested in Greece on suspicion of negligence causing the fire. Greek officials note that a high percentage of wildfires in the country are due to negligence.

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South China Morning PostYesterday

Fires ravage France, Spain, Portugal forests as Europe’s temperatures rise again

Hundreds of firefighters are battling forest fires across France, Spain, and Portugal as temperatures rise again in Europe. These infernos have already destroyed over 17,000 hectares of land, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C in some areas. This comes after a severe heatwave in June that caused thousands of excess deaths. France's Interior Minister noted that the wildfire season has begun a month early. In Spain's Costa Brava region, a fire has burned over 2,200 hectares, and authorities have detained a man in connection with the blaze. Firefighting efforts are being challenged by increasing temperatures and remaining hotspots.

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Al JazeeraYesterday

10,000 people evacuated as wildfire tears through southern France

Approximately 10,000 people have been evacuated in southern France due to a rapidly spreading wildfire. The blaze has consumed over 1,500 hectares of land. The evacuations were necessitated by the intensity and speed of the fire's progression. The article does not specify the exact date or the cause of the wildfire, but it clearly states the significant impact on the local population and the environment.

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A fast-moving wildfire has forced around 10,000 people to evacuate.

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The wildfire has burned more than 1,500 hectares in France.

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Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal and Greece on Sunday.

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Greek authorities urged residents of parts of Thessaloniki to remain indoors due to toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant.

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In Portugal, over 1,200 firefighters and nearly 400 vehicles were battling a blaze that broke out on Thursday.

— Civil Protection authority (Portugal)

Jun 21 – Jun 27

1 articles|1 sources

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The Guardian - World NewsJun 26

Major wildfire rips through moorland close to Greater Manchester

A major wildfire has been burning on Tintwistle Moor, near Glossop, for over 24 hours, consuming more than 500 square metres of moorland and woodland. Fire crews, supported by a water-dropping helicopter, are battling the blaze, which broke out around 10 pm on Wednesday. Thick smoke is impacting nearby villages and has been reported as far away as Bolton and Oldham, prompting warnings for residents to keep windows and doors shut. The Woodhead Pass (A628) is closed in both directions due to the incident. The fire occurs during a period of record June temperatures, with authorities urging the public to be responsible with potential ignition sources due to the dry conditions.

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A major wildfire has burned over 500 square metres of moorland and woodland near Glossop.

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The wildfire has forced road closures, including the Woodhead Pass (A628), and led to smoke warnings.

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Derbyshire fire and rescue service stated that wildfires like this require a huge response and people should act responsibly due to dry conditions.

— Derbyshire fire and rescue service

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The UK is experiencing record June temperatures with severe high temperature warnings issued.

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The UK Health Security Agency extended its red heat-health alert to Friday, the second ever issued.

— UK Health Security Agency

Apr 26 – May 2

1 articles|1 sources

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South China Morning PostApr 26

Wildfires in Japan’s north worsen, 1,400 firefighters deployed

Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and Self-Defence Force personnel to combat mountain wildfires in the north that have been active for five days. The blazes, fanned by dry and windy conditions, are threatening homes in the coastal town of Otsuchi, where the burned area has reached 1,373 hectares. Two new wildfires also emerged on Sunday in Kitakata and Nagaoka, potentially straining firefighting resources. The Otsuchi fires pose a risk to residential areas in a town previously devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and dozens of Self-Defence Force personnel to battle mountain blazes in the north.

— officials

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The area burned by the Otsuchi fires reached 1,373 hectares (3,393 acres) as of Sunday morning.

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Two additional wildfires broke out on Sunday in Kitakata city and Nagaoka.

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The town of Otsuchi lost nearly a 10th of its population in the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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The Otsuchi fires have been burning for five days and threaten to reach residential districts.

— officials

Apr 19 – Apr 25

1 articles|1 sources

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South China Morning PostApr 20

‘Worst I’ve seen’: forest fires rage across Thailand, Mekong region

Forest fires are raging across Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand, causing a public health crisis in northern Thailand's Chiang Mai region and other areas of Laos and eastern Myanmar. The dry season has created tinderbox conditions for wildfires, with some fires also linked to farmers clearing land through slash-and-burn practices ahead of the planting season. Enforcement of bans against this practice remains patchy in Laos and Myanmar. Firefighters are battling blazes while communities struggle with smog-choked air quality. The region's governments have been criticized for not doing enough to address the issue, which worsens each year due to climate change and human activities.

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