Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave

Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires.

Tourists evacuated from wildfire threat as France and Spain brace for new heatwaves

Firefighters make progress on major blazes which have forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave

New evacuation from tourist sites near Bordeaux as France and Spain fight wildfires

French authorities order evacuation of almost 4,000 people from Lacanau resort amid return of heatwave Europe live – latest updates The evacuation of nearly 4,000 people from tourist sites on France’s Atlantic coast is under way as the return of winds and extreme heat jeopardised firefighters’ battles to contain wildfires raging to the west of Bordeaux. The precautionary evacuation order, which covers campsites, holiday villages and other tourist accommodation around the resort of Lacanau, ...

By Angela Giuffrida and Ajit Niranjan

France and Spain brace for heatwave that could worsen raging wildfires

Both countries expect to see temperatures soar into Wednesday, which could cause the blazes to spread.

New evacuations ordered in southwestern France wildfires as heat wave conditions return

French authorities ordered nearly 4,000 people evacuated Tuesday from tourist sites on the Atlantic coast as returning heat threatened firefighters' fragile hold on a vast wildfire west of Bordeaux.

Wildfires burn nearly 300,000 acres in France and Spain as heat wave looms

Temperatures in France are expected to rise to 95 degrees Fahrenheit this week, as firefighters battle the ongoing wildfire, which has affected parts of Spain.

France, Spain make headway against wildfires but new heatwave looms

Firefighters raced on Tuesday to subdue huge wildfires that have forced unprecedented evacuations of tens of thousands of people across France and Spain, as western Europe braced for another heatwave. The fires have torn through a region already battered by a blisteringly hot and dry summer. Crews were seeking to capitalise on more favourable weather before a new wave of higher temperatures settled in from Wednesday. In the Bordeaux region of France, firefighters contained ‌the forest blaze...

By Reuters

Heatwave threatens firefighting mission in France's southwest

The return of high temperatures is threatening firefighters hold on a vast blaze in the Gironde. Calmer conditions over the last two days have enabled authorities to stabilise the fires but as the region is placed under a yellow heat warning and new evacuation order come into force on July 28, fears are mounting that the blaze could once again spiral out of control.

By FRANCE24

Aerial photos reveal devastation of France and Spain wildfires with entire villages ravaged by flames

Over half a million acres of land has been burned since the start of the year as experts warn the crisis will worsen without action

By Maira Butt

Wildfires in Europe: your holiday refund rights and what to look out for in upcoming trips

Unprecedented blazes in France and difficult conditions in Spain affect several tourist hotspots

By Conor Pope

France firefighters tackle Bordeaux blaze

Coverage of all today's developments in France and Spain as firefighters battle to contain the worst wildfires in living memory.

Firefighters in France, Spain scramble to contain blazes as new heatwave looms

Firefighters raced on Tuesday to subdue huge wildfires that have forced unprecedented evacuations of tens of thousands of people across France and Spain, as western Europe braced for another heatwave. The fires have torn through a region already battered by a blisteringly hot and dry summer. Crews were seeking to capitalise on more favourable weather before a new wave of higher temperatures settled in from Wednesday. In the Bordeaux region of France, firefighters contained the forest blaze ov...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

Ayia Anna blames defence ministry for wildfire

The head of Ayia Anna community has blamed the defence ministry for Monday’s wildfire, which spread from the Kalo Chorio firing range, telling the Cyprus Mail the ministry “has the responsibility” for what happened and renewing calls for the military training area to be relocated. His comments came as the defence ministry confirmed it had […]

France Braces For Fourth Major Heatwave As Bordeaux Wildfire Rages On

Bordeaux wildfire rages as France braces for its fourth major heatwave of the year, with roughly 220,000 people evacuated across the southwest so far.

Calls for extra security at Tipperary stations after firefighters tackling wildfire had cars broken into

By Katie O'Donovan

New heat wave sends France, Spain into overdrive to contain fires

Firefighters battled major wildfires Tuesday that forced tens of thousands to evacuate in France and Spain, as Western Europe faced another looming heat wave. The fires have torn...

Drought and low river levels threaten Rhine cruises

Low water levels are putting river cruises on the Rhine in jeopardy, with excursions being cancelled or cut short because...

By Gordon Darroch

Left High and Dry: Drought Exposes Central Europe’s Water Crisis

As drought intensifies, water management and retention have become critical for the landlocked countries of Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia. Yet their governments have largely come up dry on solutions.

By Edit Inotai

Estonian firefighters to help put out wildfires in Italy

Estonia's Rescue Services Agency will send firefighters to Italy to support local efforts in putting out wildfires, Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) has said.