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WHO warns Europe of ‘more deadly weeks’ ahead as new heatwave builds over Atlantic

Portugal and southern Spain are bracing for temperatures of up to 43°C, while Greece is not currently at the centre of the new heat episode but faces a hotter-than-normal July

Wildfires force thousands to flee in France, Spain and Portugal as heatwave grips southern Europe

France has called in EU firefighting aircraft after a major blaze near Perpignan burned 4,600 hectares, while Portugal and Spain remain on high alert as temperatures climb above 40C

Forty-four agricultural and forest fires break out across Greece in 24 hours, Fire Service says

Most of the fires were brought under control at an early stage, while investigators are examining the causes of the remaining outbreaks

Southern France wildfires force mass evacuations as 2,000 firefighters battle blazes

According to local authorities, 1,500 people were evacuated from the city's camps, and the airport in the nearby city of Perpignan was closed

245 European firefighters to be deployed in Greece for wildfire season

At the same time, two Greek teams of 21 firefighters from E.M.O.D.E. - In total, 777 firefighters from 14 countries are participating in this year’s pre-deployment program

Three arrests over fires caused by negligence in Preveza and Halkidiki

A 58-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were arrested, and a fine of 3,557.81 euros was imposed

40 agricultural and forest fires reported across Greece in 24 hours, says Fire Service

Local investigative offices, as well as units of the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes (DAEE), are investigating the causes of the fires

Oreokastro fire: Search for missing child – of man found dead and woman rescued with burns – winds have eased, 115 firefighters on the scene

UPDATES A frantic search is underway for a child missing after the fire in Liti. The child is believed to be the child of the person who died and the woman who was injured. A total of 115 firefighters are operating in the area, including three special forest firefighting units, with 36 vehicles, volunteers and […]

Two arrested for arson in Aetolia-Acarnania and Rodopi

43 agricultural and forest fires in the last 24 hours

France: More than 1,000 cars burned on New Year’s Eve

At least 500 people taken into police custody the greatest majority of which are illegal immigrants

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