16 h. ago Spain suffers its worst wildfires on record as deadly infernos ravage area twice the size of London after two

Official figures from the Carlos III Health Institute show there were 1,149 excess deaths in Spain from August 3-18.

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19 h. ago Spain battles record wildfires even as temperatures begin to fall

The country is facing one of its most destructive fire seasons in recent decades

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22 h. ago Spain suffers worst wildfires on record as area twice the size of London burns

Spain suffers worst wildfires on record as area twice the size of London burns  The Telegraph

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39 h. ago Four dead as Spain hit by worst wildfires on record in 45C heatwave

Temperatures have soared to 45C in Spain in the past fortnight - so far fires have burned over an area the size of Mallorca

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45 h. ago Moment tourists run for cover as freak 'Satan's Storm' lashes Spanish beach

In one of several weather events to sweep the continent in recent days, tourists sprinted for cover from a rare heat burst in near-hurricane force winds in southern Spain's Costa Tropical.

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63 h. ago Wildfires trigger record calls on EU forces as Spain battles blazes

Spanish prime minister warns of ‘difficult days ahead’ as temperatures remain above 40C

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7 d. ago How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?

The conditions for ferocious fires are expected to worsen as the planet heats up, putting more people at riskWith bigger and stronger wildfires becoming more common as Europe swelters in record-breaking heat, people will need to adapt and learn how to stay safe. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Mapped: All the areas where wildfires have broken out in Spain, Turkey and Portugal as record

France has only issued a red alert eight times in the past 20 years as it experiences soaring temperatures

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7 d. ago Brits heading to Spain issued warning after devastating wildfires leave one dead

Much of Europe is in the midst an extreme heat-wave with 44C temperatures triggering devastating wildfires to sweep across parts of Spain as officials warn "everyone is at risk"

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8 d. ago Europe's red alert HELL: Boy, four, dies of heatstroke in Italy as temperatures hit record highs in France and masses are evacuated in the Balkans as wildfires tear through

The four-year-old Romanian died on Monday just days after being found unconscious in the family's car in Sardinia.

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8 d. ago Canada wildfire season already second worst on record as experts warn of ‘new reality’

More than 470 Canadian fires classified as ‘out of control’ as scientists say climate change exacerbating the burningWith hundreds of wildfires burning out of control, Canada’s 2025 fire season is already the second-worst on record, as scientists report climate change is prolonging and exacerbating the burning, leading to more destruction, evacuations and smoke-filled skies.More than 470 fires across the country are currently classified as “out of control”, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC). Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Two dead, thousands evacuated in Greece, France, Spain and Italy

Authorities say the situation, also hitting Turkey, could get worse this week

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last month Thunderstorms to batter the UK with flash flooding, hail, lightning and half a month's worth of rain today (but there'll still be a hosepipe ban)

England and Scotland could see up to 40mm (1.6in) of rain in just two hours today, while Northern Ireland will be worst hit where 75mm (3in) may accumulate in 18 hours.

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