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French 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, 2026PODCAST: Indonesia evacuations, Hurricane Lala and Ceuta arrests - Reuters
PODCAST: Indonesia evacuations, Hurricane Lala and Ceuta arrests Reuters
August 16, 2026EU sends aircraft, evacuations begin as Belgium fights record wildfire - Reuters
EU sends aircraft, evacuations begin as Belgium fights record wildfire Reuters
August 15, 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, 2026British Columbia to get federal assistance as wildfire forces evacuations - Reuters
British Columbia to get federal assistance as wildfire forces evacuations Reuters
August 9, 2026Japan orders evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, cancels 500 flights - Reuters
Japan orders evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, cancels 500 flights Reuters
August 7, 2026'Like a bomb' - Residents react after Spokane fires destroy hundreds of homes
More than 700 homes have been destroyed in the Washington state flames, with one suspect arrested on first-degree arson charges.
August 4, 2026Watch: Evacuations as Guatemala volcano erupts
The Fuego volcano is located near Escuintla, Chimaltenango, and Sacatepéquez.
August 4, 2026Washington state wildfires force 60,000 people to evacuate homes
Videos from Spokane - the second most populus city in Washington - show huge plumes of smoke and roaring fires close to nearby houses.
August 3, 2026Washington state wildfires trigger evacuations
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.
August 2, 2026Fires on more than 250,000 acres of Washington state prompt evacuations - reuters.com
Fires on more than 250,000 acres of Washington state prompt evacuations reuters.com
August 2, 2026Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped.
July 31, 2026Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears
Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn.
July 29, 2026'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires
Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.
July 28, 2026North America wildfires burn millions of acres in western US and Canada
Dozens of wildfires in the US state of Oregon and British Columbia in Canada continue to spread as temperatures rise.
July 27, 2026Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".
July 27, 2026What you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain
The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.
July 27, 2026France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.
July 27, 2026Devastating European wildfires in maps - and how they're being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.
July 27, 2026