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At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region.
August 27, 2026France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
August 23, 2026EU sends helicopters, firefighters to Serbia to tackle wildfires - Reuters
EU sends helicopters, firefighters to Serbia to tackle wildfires Reuters
August 22, 2026Welsh county becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires
The smell of burning from the Blaenavon wildfire was reported 30 miles away in Cardiff.
August 22, 2026Serbia turns to Russia to help fight wildfires - Reuters
Serbia turns to Russia to help fight wildfires Reuters
August 20, 2026French PM heckled over wildfire response as blazes continue across Europe
The prime minister announced on Monday €12m worth of aid to French regions that had been worst affected by the fires.
August 17, 2026Two dead and hundreds evacuated as twin fires break out on Greek island
Nearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires apart on Salamina, Greek media report.
August 16, 2026Elderly couple die as wildfires sweep Greek island of Salamina - Reuters
Elderly couple die as wildfires sweep Greek island of Salamina Reuters
August 16, 2026Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
BBC Verify examines the impact of drought and extreme heat on western European rivers, fields and mountains.
August 15, 2026Wildfires in Britain hit record levels after homes burn in intense heat - Reuters
Wildfires in Britain hit record levels after homes burn in intense heat Reuters
August 14, 2026Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
August 14, 2026Hundreds evacuated from resorts in Croatia and Greece as wildfires stretch across Europe - Reuters
Hundreds evacuated from resorts in Croatia and Greece as wildfires stretch across Europe Reuters
August 14, 2026Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.
August 13, 2026Wildfires, heatwaves pose growing fiscal risk to Greece, PM adviser says - reuters.com
Wildfires, heatwaves pose growing fiscal risk to Greece, PM adviser says reuters.com
August 12, 2026Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires
The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.
August 11, 2026World's oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
August 10, 2026'Not afraid to stay': The Canadians taking fighting wildfires into their own hands
With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to fight the flames themselves and protect their own homes.
August 9, 2026Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.
August 8, 2026British Columbia declares provincial state of emergency as wildfires grow - Reuters
British Columbia declares provincial state of emergency as wildfires grow Reuters
August 8, 2026How can landscape recover after devastating fires?
Conservationists are working to restore wildlife after recent wildfires devastated habitats.
August 8, 2026